FRA Multi Trade Operative

Lambeth Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in South London is seeking an FRA Multi-Trade Operative to deliver high-quality repairs in housing stock. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Carpentry or a related trade, additional experience in other trades, and a full UK driving license. This role involves working within a dedicated team to maintain the safety and quality of Lambeth’s housing environment. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in housing repairs function.
• Ability to carry out FRA-compliant repairs.
• Clear understanding of legal and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, FRA-compliant repairs.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Manage and prioritize work orders using handheld devices.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Health & Safety compliance

Effective planning and organization

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification in Carpentry or Plumbing

Job description

FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) Multi-Trade Operative

SO2: Starting salary £42,912 rising in annual increments to £44,235 per annum incl LW

About Us

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese‑speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.’

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world‑renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team

We’re looking for motivated individuals to join Community Works, Lambeth Council’s in‑house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). Our team delivers essential maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects that make a real difference in our local communities.

If you’re passionate about providing high‑quality services, take pride in your work, and want to help keep Lambeth’s neighbourhoods safe and well‑maintained, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We offer a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to join Lambeth Council’s Community Works DLO as an FRA Multi‑Trade Operative, carrying out Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial repairs across our housing stock.

As part of a multi‑disciplined team, you will deliver high‑quality, FRA‑compliant repairs within set cost, quality, and safety parameters, ensuring all remedial works meet BM Trada standards and current fire‑safety regulations. Working closely with the FRA Supervisor, Manager, and Planners, you will be responsible for completing multi‑trade remedial works efficiently and to a “right first time” standard, using handheld devices to manage and prioritise work orders.

Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Carpentry or another core trade, with demonstrable additional skills in at least one other trade discipline.

The role involves travelling between sites across the borough; therefore, a full UK driving licence (manual) is essential.

Successful candidates will also be required to complete BM Trada fire‑door installation and maintenance training, consisting of an initial two‑day course followed by approximately nine months of site‑based assessments.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of employee benefits. Please note that Lambeth Council operates an anonymised application process, ensure your CV or personal statement does not include personal details and instead features your unique application number.

To be considered for interview

Experience working as part of a multi‑disciplined team within a housing repairs function, delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective repairs and maintenance services.

• The ability to carry out all types of FRA‑compliant repairs and maintenance works, both internally and externally.
• A proven track record of internal and external repairs, maintenance, installations, and remedial works that meet customer satisfaction.
• A clear understanding of health & safety, legal, and regulatory standards, maintaining compliance and best practice.
• Effective planning and organisation of workloads, ensuring efficient use of time, materials, transport, and equipment to meet response targets.
• Competence in using PDAs or other systems to receive instructions, record completed work and manage materials.
• Ability to maintain vehicle stock levels to support first‑fix completion and uphold vehicle care and safety standards.
• Professional communication with customers, colleagues, and supervisors, taking ownership of each repair and providing clear updates.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with residents, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver excellent customer service.
• Willingness to participate in training and development to maintain skills and support flexible, multi‑trade working.
• Holding an NVQ Level 2 qualification in a core trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) with additional skills in at least one other trade (e.g. Drainage, Groundwork, Glazing, Plastering, Bricklaying, or Painting).
• A full UK driving licence (manual) is essential for this role.
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplined team within the housing repairs function, delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective repairs and maintenance services.
• To carry out all types of FRA‑compliant repairs and maintenance works both internally and externally.
• Carry out a wide range of internal and external repairs, maintenance, installations, and remedial works to meet customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety, legal, and regulatory standards while maintaining best practice and quality.
• Plan and organise workloads efficiently, making effective use of time, materials, transport, and equipment to meet response targets.
• Use a PDA or other systems to receive instructions, record work completed and manage materials effectively.
• Maintain vehicle stock levels to support first‑fix completion and uphold vehicle care and safety standards.
• Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and supervisors, taking ownership of each repair and ensuring clear updates.
• Build positive relationships with residents, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver excellent customer service.
• Participate in training and development to maintain skills and support flexible, multi‑trade working.
• Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification in a core trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) with additional skills in at least one other trade (e.g. Drainage, Groundwork, Glazing, Plastering, Bricklaying, and Painting.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below.

Job Description and person specification

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Omar McDermott [e-mail]

How to Apply

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Benefits

Please cleck here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.