Construction / Property

We are Howells, a trusted Recruiter within the Construction and Property Services Industry. Over the years, we have built a reputation as Recruiters who deliver, but most importantly, we deliver with integrity, a reputation we are immensely proud of.

We have a proven track record in recruiting across the board, from Trades, to Planners, Central Functions and Senior Leadership teams, and our specialist consultants have in-depth knowledge and experience of the people-centric sector in which we operate.

Our clients include: Repairs & Maintenance Contractors, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Residential Developers, specialist contractors including Passive Fire & M&E, and Facilities Maintenance contractors.

We support with temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions, as well as tailored approaches for projects such as new contract mobilisation.

If you would like to work alongside an organisation who will truly partner with you, working with your key people to develop a bespoke recruitment strategy tailored to your individual needs, please get in touch.

Active jobs

Electrician

£40000 - £43325.00 per annum + Van and fuel card

We're seeking a qualified Electrician to join a well-established social housing contractor, covering a large North and East London patch including Enfield, Haringey, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes real pride in their workmanship and wants to play a key role in keeping residents' homes safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.

Plumber multi

£38000 - £40000 per annum + van and fuel card

We are working closely with one of the UK's leading property maintenance and social housing contractors to recruit an experienced Plumber Multi Trader to join their established reactive maintenance team. With decades of experience delivering repairs and maintenance services to housing providers across the UK, our client has built an excellent reputation for quality workmanship, customer service and investing in their workforce.

Electrician

£40000.00 - £43325.00 per annum + Van and fuel card

We are working with a leading social housing contractor who is looking to recruit an experienced Electrician to join their growing reactive maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent position with a well-established business that offers a competitive salary, long-term stability, and a consistent workload.

Electrician

£40000.00 - £43325.00 per annum + Van and fuel card

We are working with a leading Repairs & Maintenance Contractor in the Social Housing sector to recruit a skilled Electrician. This role covers Norwich, so candidates must be based locally. As an operative in the Social Housing sector, you will be responsible for reactive and planned maintenance work across communal and residential properties. You will ensure all work is completed to a high standard, complying with health & safety regulations, and delivering excellent customer service.

Roofer

£37000 - £38000 per annum + Van and fuel card

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Roofer to join a well-established social housing contractor covering the Hastings area.

Plumber

£36000 - £40000 per annum + Van and fuel card

We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber Multi Trader to join a busy repairs and maintenance team working within occupied social housing properties across Essex, East London, and North East London. This is a varied role offering a mix of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and multi-trade works within tenanted and void properties. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, reliable, and capable of working independently while delivering high-quality workmanship.

Floorlayer

£45000 - £50000 per annum + Van and fuel card

We are currently seeking an experienced Floor Layer to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out day-to-day flooring repairs and installations within occupied social housing properties across Barnet and the surrounding North West and West London areas. This is a mobile role covering Barnet, Camden, Wembley, Westminster, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith, therefore candidates must be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day.

plumber multi

£45000 - £50000 per annum + Van and fuel card

We are currently seeking an experienced plumber multi trader to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties across Barnet and the surrounding North West and West London areas.