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Property Multi Trader

Salary: £29,845 rising incrementally to £32,439

Location: Southend

Contract type: 37 Hours

Apply by: 30/01/2026

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Benefits of working at HARP

HARP has a clear pathway for career progression, from Support Worker to Team Leader. Many of our staff have lived experience or started by volunteering with HARP. We also offer a range of central service roles, from HR to finance and fundraising. Whatever your passion, HARP may have something for you.

All employees are automatically enrolled in HARP’s non-contributory Death in Service scheme, where the benefit payable is up to 3x your annual salary.

We offer all staff an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides 24/7 support. This includes access to a free well-being app for health, financial, and mental health assistance.

Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store. Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK to get involved in supporting the Blue Light community through offering our members discounts through Blue Light Card.

Staff are entitled to 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with an extra day awarded after 5 years of service (pro-rated for part-time employees).

If you are looking for a job where no two days are the same and you can really make a difference, HARP may be for you.

HARP offers a comprehensive programme of training and development to help you grow in your role. Many roles don’t require previous experience or qualifications—just compassion, kindness, and a willingness to learn and develop.

A GP in your pocket! Access 1:1 video consultations with a GP 24/7

All staff members are entitled to an additional day off to celebrate their birthday.

All staff can join our cycle to work scheme where you may be able to purchase a new tax free bike.

Are you passionate about supporting people out of homelessness?

We are looking for people who bring a range of skills to the organisation to help us meet our mission.

​HARP is Southend-on-Sea’s leading homelessness charity and every year we work with around 1,000 local people to help them overcome or avoid homelessness.​

It is an exciting time to be joining HARP. The organisation has undergone significant change and growth over the past twelve months and we have ambitious plans for the future which will continue to transform lives.

About The Role

Ref: PROPCO01

Applicants for this position must be available for interview 30th January 2026.

 

Reporting to the Property Team Manager, the post holder will:  

Actively work within the property/facilities team and alongside the Operations Service to maintain a high standard of maintenance and new work as required. To pro-actively assist with the delivery of the Facilities Management Services across all our sites both owned or leased by HARP.  

The ideal candidate will possess:  

  • Versatility as a Multi-Trade Worker to carry out a wide range of maintenance, repair, and installation across all of HARP’S properties. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in multiple trades (such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling & general electrical work) and be able to deliver high-quality workmanship in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Hands on experience and current qualifications favourable, such as City & Guilds in any Building related trade qualification personally gained and achieved to carry out building maintenance/improvement works as directed by the Property Team Manager. However all experience will be considered i.e. To carry out hands on multi-trader minor repairs both planned and reactive to our portfolio.  This will also involve isolating and making safe prior to a full repair.
  • A good general knowledge and understanding of buildings and their associated facilities including making sure your work with HARP remains compliant to given standard.
  • Ability to manage their own workload and schedule works as directed by the Property Team Manger
  • To carry out a high standard of schedule works as directed by the Property Team Manager
  • Self-motivated with the confidence to work alone but can also work co-operatively and flexibly as part of a team.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Dominic Bearcroft Property Team Manager 07304 025 474 

Download Property Multi Trader job description and person specification

HARP's equity statement

At HARP, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that equity is essential to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics, have access to equal opportunities for employment, advancement, and success.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our hiring, promotion, and compensation practices are fair, transparent, and free from bias. We actively seek to identify and eliminate barriers to employment and professional growth for underrepresented groups, and we embrace diverse perspectives as a source of strength, innovation, and growth.
Our commitment to equity means that we provide ongoing training and support to ensure that all employees can thrive in their roles and contribute meaningfully to our mission. We continually assess our policies, programs, and culture to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our staff and fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability.

By embedding equity in our workplace, we aim to create a culture where differences are not just respected but celebrated, and where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We believe that when everyone has an equal chance to succeed, we all benefit.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please fill out the application form below. You’ll need to confirm your right to work, fill out your contact details, attach your CV and Covering letter and fill our a short equality, diversity and inclusion questionnaire. You can save and resume your application at any time.

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The following individuals do not need a visa for the UK, but do still have to prove their right to work before employment can commence: British Citizens (but not a British Overseas Citizen, British National (Overseas) or British Protected Person. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals’ resident in the UK by or before 31 December 2020, holding status via the EU Settlement Scheme Non-EEA nationals with Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement in the UK You will need to produce documents from List A in order to provide evidence of your right to work before you can be employed.
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