Multi-Trade Operative (Empty Homes)

£35,427 per annum + benefits | Bath | Full Time

Permanent | 40 hours per week (8am-5pm, Monday to Friday)

Your Expertise. Our Communities. Spaces Transformed.

Ready to use your trade skills in work that makes a real difference? We're looking for a qualified multi-trade operative to join our Empty homes team. Your expertise will directly improve how our Housing stock across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

If you're a skilled tradesperson - whether from private construction or social housing - who wants stable, meaningful work with real variety, this could be perfect for you. You'll use your qualifications and experience to complete high-quality repairs to our empty homes, solving real problems every day.

What you'll be doing

Working within a team of multi-skilled colleagues to prepare vacant (void) properties for re-let. You will diagnose building defects and carry out a wide range of high-quality repairs, reinstatement works, and upgrades to ensure properties meet Curo’s lettable standards. Using your multi-trade skills, you will deliver efficient, safe, and cost-effective void turnaround while maintaining high quality and compliance.

Works will include full property refurbishment tasks such as plumbing, carpentry, wet trades, decorating, uPVC door and window repairs, and ensuring all aspects of the home are ready for new tenants.

• Carry out a wide range of high-quality repairs, reinstatement, and refurbishment works to empty properties using multi-trade skills.

• Ensure all void properties meet Curo’s lettable standard within agreed timescales.

• Identify and rectify building defects, reporting any major works or specialist requirements to the Team Leader.

• Work efficiently to minimise void turnaround time while maintaining quality and safety.

• Ensure all works comply with current legislation, policies, and health & safety requirements (including asbestos awareness).

• Accurately complete all job records, documentation, and electronic data in line with company procedures.

• Manage materials effectively, maintaining van stock and ensuring cost control on void works.

• Take care of company vehicles, tools, and equipment, ensuring they are used and stored appropriately.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and other teams to ensure smooth delivery of void programmes

What you'll get in return

Beyond a competitive salary of £35,427 and the chance to make a real difference every day, you'll get:

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years

• Your birthday off as an extra holiday

• Up to 10% matched pension contribution

• Company van with full professional equipment and tools provided

• Regular toolbox talks and updates on changing regulations

• Monthly team meetings and ongoing skills development opportunities

• Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing

More about you

You're a qualified tradesperson who takes pride in doing quality work across multiple trades. You're comfortable working independently, making sound decisions on site.

Essential:

• Formal trade qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3-4 or equivalent)

• Carpentry and plumbing skills - our core requirements for this role

• Full UK driving licence for travelling between properties

• Customer-focused approach with the ability to work sensitively in residents' homes

• Confidence using mobile devices

Desirable:

• Experience in plastering, decorating, glazing or metalwork

• Background working with vulnerable customers or in social housing

About Curo

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone - if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk