Multi Skilled Trades Operative: Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical

Cambridge City Council; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible working

25 days annual leave (plus holidays)

Volunteer hours

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Staff awards

Job summary

Cambridge City Council’s City Services are seeking a Multi Skilled Operative with primary carpentry, plumbing or electrical skills to maintain council homes and other buildings across the city. The role involves carrying out a broad range of repairs and projects, often across multiple trades, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will work independently and as part of a team, deliver high-quality customer service to tenants and colleagues, and participate in training and development

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification and substantial experience in Carpentry, Plumbing or Electrical Work.
• Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance in domestic and/or commercial properties.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building repairs, maintenance and improvement works to agreed standards and timescales.
• Apply your primary trade skills while working across at least one additional trade area.
• Complete repairs, installations and upgrades in occupied and void properties.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on larger maintenance and improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate records of work, including time, date and duration.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

General maintenance

Health & safety

Customer service

Record-keeping

Job description

Cambridge City Council’s City Services are seeking a Multi Skilled Operative with primary carpentry, plumbing or electrical skills to maintain council homes and other buildings across the city. The role involves carrying out a broad range of repairs and projects, often across multiple trades, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will work independently and as part of a team, deliver high-quality customer service to tenants and colleagues, and participate in training and development