Multi Skilled Operatives

Guildford Borough Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Guildford seeks Multi Skilled Operatives to join their housing repairs team. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of building maintenance tasks including day-to-day repairs and kitchen and bathroom refits. This is a permanent position, offering a competitive salary, a positive work environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community. Enthusiastic applicants with experience in building maintenance are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience of building maintenance in various areas excluding gas, electrics and decorating.
• Competence in carrying out day-to-day repairs and completing bathroom and kitchen refits.

Responsibilities

• Join a motivated housing repairs team carrying out 20,000 repairs each year.
• Engage with the community and contribute to local improvements.

Skills

Building maintenance

Repair skills

Teamwork

Job description

Multi Skilled Operatives

An opportunity has arisen to join this highly motivated Housing repairs team, which is responsible for carrying out approximately 20,000 repairs to council properties every year.

You should have considerable experience of building maintenance in all areas of work (excluding gas, electrics and decorating works).

The ideal candidate should be competent to carry out day‑day repairs and complete bathroom and kitchen refits to council properties.

If you enjoy a challenge, meeting people, being able to make a difference to the local community and being part of a successful team, this role could be for you.

Other benefits

• Appointment Type: Permanent Position
• Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Woking Road Depot, Woking Road, Guildford GU1 1QE
• Salary: Grade 4 - £32,792 to £36,699
• Reference No: 11027
• Documents: Word, 61.92 kb

About Guildford

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions; London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well‑served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post‑holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.