Job Description

Multi Trade Operative

EC Group Recruitment Limited | On behalf of our client | Oxford | £180 – £200 per day

The Opportunity

EC Group Recruitment Limited is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established brickwork and stonework contractor who has recently secured exciting new maintenance and facilities management contracts with local authorities across the Oxford area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join a reputable company delivering high-quality work across a varied and interesting portfolio of public sector sites. If you take pride in your work, enjoy variety in your day, and have a solid background across multiple trades, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Working across local authority properties and facilities, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard. No two days will be the same — you'll be a key part of a skilled team keeping public buildings and infrastructure in excellent condition.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

* Brickwork and stonework repairs, repointing, and making good

* General building maintenance across local authority properties

* Plastering, patching, and rendering repairs

* Minor carpentry, joinery, and door/window repairs

* Basic plumbing and drainage maintenance

* Groundworks and external repairs as required

* Liaising professionally with site managers, local authority staff, and residents

* Completing job sheets, risk assessments, and maintaining records accurately

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience as a Multi Trade Operative, ideally within a maintenance or facilities environment

* Strong brickwork and/or stonework background is highly desirable

* Experience working on local authority, social housing, or public sector contracts is advantageous

* Relevant trade qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)

* Valid CSCS card (essential)

* Full UK driving licence (essential — van may be provided)

* A self-motivated, professional attitude with excellent time management

* Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

* £180 – £200 per day (dependent on experience)

* Ongoing, stable work on secured local authority contracts

* Oxford-based with local site locations

* Opportunity to grow with a reputable and expanding contractor

* Supportive team environment

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch with the team at EC Group Recruitment Limited today.

📧 Submit your CV and we will be in touch promptly.

EC Group Recruitment Limited acts as an employment business for temporary and contract positions. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background