Housing Repairs Technician (Mobile – Vehicle Included)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Health Assured

28–34 days holiday (pro-rata)

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking Maintenance Operatives to join our Housing Standards Team. This role delivers essential repairs and maintenance across social housing stock to meet Decent Homes standards and regulatory timescales.

It is a mobile, customer-facing position with work instructions delivered via mobile technology. The team offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and proven experience in a specialist trade relating to housing operations.
• Confident working in residential properties with standard maintenance tools and machinery.
• Clear, polite, and professional communication with residents and team members at all levels.
• Good understanding of current Health & Safety and Building Regulations.
• Good working knowledge of other trades linked to your primary role.
• Ability to participate in an out-of-hours emergency standby rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out housing repairs relevant to your trade.
• Record and monitor supplied equipment as necessary.
• Work to expected Health & Safety standards and safe systems of work.
• Undertake professional, mandatory and skills-based training.
• Carry out maintenance and repair work, and repairs in associated trades.
• Record and monitor supplied equipment as necessary.

Skills

Trade qualifications

Residential work

Communication

Health & Safety

Cross-trade knowledge

On-call rota

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking Maintenance Operatives to join our Housing Standards Team. This role delivers essential repairs and maintenance across social housing stock to meet Decent Homes standards and regulatory timescales.

It is a mobile, customer-facing position with work instructions delivered via mobile technology. The team offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.