About this role
CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide.
The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced and versatile Multi-Trade Operative to join our team in Colchester looking after MOD properties.
In this role, you’ll deliver responsive repairs and maintenance across a wide portfolio of homes, ensuring residents live in properties that are safe, comfortable and well maintained. You’ll be supported by modern digital systems that help keep work flowing efficiently and enable you to deliver a first-class service.
Responsibilities
Carry out plastering repairs to a high standard (NVQ Level 2 required)
Undertake plumbing repairs and minor installations (desirable)
Complete carpentry works including repairs and basic joinery (desirable)
Support a wide range of general property maintenance tasks
Diagnose faults and deliver effective, lasting repairs
Work independently and as part of a wider team
Ensure all works meet safety, quality and customer service standards
Use PDA systems to receive and complete job information
About You
* Strong plastering skills (ideally NVQ Level 2)
Working knowledge of plumbing and carpentry
Experience working in tenanted properties
Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
Confident using PDA/mobile job systems
NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum (or equivalent experience)
Full UK manual driving licence
* No more than 6 points on driving licence
Asbestos Awareness certificate
* CSCS card preferred (training can be provided if required)
DBS check (or willingness to undergo)
* Eligible to work in the UK
Professional, customer-focused approach
What We Offer
* Salary up to £36,691.20 depending on experience
Company van and fuel card for work purposes
23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
£20 per month BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allowance
* Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
Long-service awards at key milestones
* Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing
1 paid volunteer day each year
* Ongoing training, support and progression – Axis CLC promotes from within
Why Axis CLC?
Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll join a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine career progression opportunities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across all teams. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.