General Operatives (BOS) - FLK14540

Falkirk Council; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Authority pension scheme

27 days annual leave (plus holidays)

Benefits portal

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a General Operative (BOS) to join the Building Maintenance Division. The role involves general labouring duties in construction/maintenance environments, working solo or in teams, and using handheld devices to record work activities and materials.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, adaptable, and committed to high-quality service for tenants and customers, with a full driving licence and willingness to gain PVG membership as required.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out general labouring duties within a construction, maintenance or property environment.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to delivering a high-quality service to tenants and customers.
• Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties within Building Maintenance Division.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service objectives.
• Record work activities and materials using handheld devices.
• Support safety and quality standards on-site.

Skills

General labouring

Health and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Driving licence

Digital skills

Job description

Job Advert

We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next General Operative (BOS) within our Building Maintenance Division?

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What we are looking for

You will be reliable, adaptable and committed to delivering a high-quality service to our tenants and customers. You will have experience carrying out general labouring duties within a construction, maintenance or property environment and be able to undertake a range of bolt-on skills. You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative to solve problems and achieve service objectives.

You should also be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Experience of manual handling and working in a range of environments, including outdoors.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic digital skills, including the use of handheld devices to record work activities and materials.
• A full driving licence.

You will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Sounds like you? Great.

Why work with us?

We strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you'll enjoy a range of flexible benefits

• Local Authority pension scheme.
• 27 days annual leave (increasing up to 34 with time) plus 8 public holidays
• Benefits portal with a range from local to national businesses

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Gary Wilkie at [e-mail]

Find out what else Falkirk has to offer:

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Falkirk Leisure & Culture Website: Falkirk Leisure & Culture Home Page

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