Multi Skill Tradesperson

Camden Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Family leave

Loan schemes

Staff networks

PENSIONS scheme

Job summary

Camden Council in London is seeking a Multi Skilled Tradesperson to carry out building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements across domestic and social housing.

You will be competent in at least two trades, diagnose faults, carry out remedial works, and support Camden's response to damp and mould, including requirements under Awaab's Law.

A full UK driving licence is required and you will report findings clearly, keep records, and work safely to meet statutory standards.

Qualifications

• You will have experience of building repairs and maintenance in domestic or social housing settings, with strong practical skills across more than one trade area.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements, from routine reactive repairs through to larger remedial and planned works.
• Be competent to a high standard in at least two trade disciplines (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling, bricklaying, painting and decorating, roofing, glazing, flooring).
• Support Camden's response to damp and mould, including Awaab's Law requirements, assess property condition, carry out remedial works, and report findings and follow-on actions.
• Carry out multi-skilled repairs and remedial works in residents' homes, void properties and council premises, including addressing damp and mould causes.
• Maintain clear records of inspections, works, materials used, resident contact, risks identified and follow-on actions; report findings to supervisors and relevant teams.

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £43,615 - £49,523
Grade: Level 3 Zone 2
Location: Holmes Road Depot, NW5 3AP
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term (4 posts)
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October at 23:59

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all.

How You'll Be Involved

As a Multi Skilled Tradesperson, you will undertake a range of building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements, from routine reactive repairs through to larger remedial and planned works. You will be competent to a high standard in at least two trade disciplines, which may include plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling, bricklaying, painting and decorating, roofing, glazing, floor laying or other relevant building trades.

A key part of the role will be supporting Camden's response to damp and mould, including cases that fall within Awaab's Law requirements. You will assess the condition of properties, complete appropriate remedial works, maintain compliance with health and safety and building standards, and report back findings, risks, completed works and any follow-on actions needed so that cases can be managed within required timescales.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

All About You

You will have experience of building repairs and maintenance in domestic or social housing settings, with strong practical skills across more than one trade area. You will be able to diagnose faults, understand when a repair is straightforward and when it needs further investigation, and complete work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will understand the importance of safe working practices, accurate record keeping and keeping residents informed. You will be confident reporting property defects, damp and mould risks, access issues, hazards and any concerns that may affect compliance with Awaab's Law or other relevant regulations. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to work across Camden will be required.

You will carry out multi-skilled repairs and remedial works in residents' homes, void properties and other Council-owned premises. This may include identifying and addressing causes of damp and mould, completing mould-related remedial works, carrying out associated repairs and decoration, and ensuring works are completed right first time wherever possible.

You will maintain clear and accurate records of inspections, works completed, materials used, resident contact, risks identified and follow-on works required. You will report findings promptly to supervisors, planners, compliance colleagues or other relevant teams so that Camden can respond quickly, evidence its actions and meet statutory and regulatory requirements, including Awaab's Law.

What We Offer

At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.