Multi Trade Operative – Maintenance & Repairs

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join Axis CLC’s partnership with Amey, delivering responsive repairs and maintenance for Ministry of Defence properties in Newcastle and Alnwick. The role involves a variety of hands‑on tasks across plumbing, carpentry, plastering and general property upkeep, using modern digital tools to record work.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs and minor installations.
• Perform carpentry repairs, basic joinery and plastering patch work.
• Undertake a broad range of general property maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Use PDA/mobile technology to manage and update work orders.
• Work both independently and as part of a wider team, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota for occupied and void properties.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a multi‑trade maintenance role with strong joinery, basic plumbing and plastering skills.
• Ability to identify faults and deliver effective repair solutions.
• Experience working in occupied and void properties.
• Confidence using PDA/mobile technology.
• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) desirable; additional trade qualifications advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and eligibility for DBS and SC clearance.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to work at height, in confined spaces and on uneven ground.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Joinery
• Plastering
• Fault diagnosis
• PDA / mobile technology usage
• Hand and power tools operation