🔑 Multi Trader (Locksmith & UPVC Specialist) - Crawley
Location: Crawley & Surrounding Areas
Division: Responsive Maintenance - Social Housing
Join Wates and Help Keep Homes Safe, Secure and Well Maintained
At WPS, we're committed to creating safe, secure, and comfortable homes for residents across the UK. As part of our Property Services team, you'll play a key role in maintaining social housing properties, helping customers feel safe and supported in their homes.
We're looking for an experienced Multi Trader with strong Locksmith and UPVC repair experience to join our team in Crawley. While this remains a multi-trade position, the majority of your work will focus on doors, locks, UPVC windows, security repairs, and associated maintenance works.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
As part of our Responsive Maintenance team, you'll
Carry out repairs and maintenance to UPVC doors and windows
Diagnose and repair faults with locks, hinges, handles, mechanisms, closers, and security fittings
Complete lock changes, lock upgrades, and emergency security repairs
Undertake door easing, adjustments, and alignment works
Carry out a range of minor multi-trade repairs when required
Work within occupied social housing properties, delivering excellent customer service
Record completed works and materials used via PDA/mobile technology
Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and Safeguarding procedures
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🧰 What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have
Proven experience in Locksmithing, Door Maintenance, or UPVC Repairs
Experience working within social housing, repairs, maintenance, or property services
Knowledge of multi-point locking systems, door mechanisms, and window hardware
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and customer service skills
The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
A full UK driving licence
Additional multi-trade experience such as carpentry, basic plumbing, or general repairs would be advantageous.
🌟 Why Join Wates?
When you join Wates, you'll become part of a team that genuinely makes a difference every day.
- ✅ Work for one of the UK's leading property services providers
- ✅ Make a real impact within local communities
- ✅ Ongoing training and development opportunities
- ✅ Supportive team environment
- ✅ Career progression opportunities across the wider business
- ✅ A company that values quality, safety, and customer service
📣 Ready for Your Next Role?
If you're a skilled Locksmith, UPVC Specialist, or Multi Trader looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us keep homes across Crawley safe, secure, and well maintained. 🔑🏠
Our commitments
WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk
