Multi Trade Operative

Stroud District Local Strategic Partnership; Stroud; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a dedicated Multi-Trade Operative to join their dynamic Property Care Team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the community by ensuring homes are safe and well-maintained. You will engage in various maintenance tasks, from damp treatment to minor joinery, while delivering exceptional customer service. The organization values diversity and is committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. If you are passionate about making an impact and possess the necessary skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a community-focused team.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Flexi Working Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Offer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction and maintenance industry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance works including repairs and treatments.
• Identify defects and complete remedial works to meet schedules.

Skills

General maintenance works

Damp and mould treatment

Wall and floor tiling

Glazing

Minor joinery works

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference: REQ0099
Date posted: 01/11/2024
Apply by: 24/11/2024
Location: Littlecombe Depot - Dursley
Salary: £31,364 per annum
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Permanent
Job category/type: Contract Services

A great opportunity has arisen within our skilled Property Care Team for a Multi-Trade Operative.

Tenant Services owns and manages over 5000 homes across Stroud District. The Property Care Team provides repairs and maintenance services to our customers, enabling them to live in safe, compliant and well-maintained properties.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, who is organised and has an attention to detail, is adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

About the role

As a member of the Property Care Team you will carry out all forms of general maintenance works such as damp and mould treatment, wall and floor tiling, glazing; minor joinery works e.g. gates, fences, fitting notice boards, painting and grounds maintenance. Identify the extent and scope of the reported defect/s, rectify in order to meet work schedules or alternatively seek the appropriate authorisation for suitable remedial action to occur. You will also have the opportunity to provide our out of hours service and occasional overtime working.

About you

You will have proven experience of providing a similar role within the construction and maintenance industry.

You will also have experience in:

• Identifying the extent and scope of reported defect/s
• Completing remedial repair works in order to meet work schedules
• Working subject to deadlines involving changing problems, circumstances or demand
• Managing vehicle material stock by ensuring correct booking and frequent replenishment of items used
• Strong attention to detail

We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience of working within a local authority or social housing environment. You will also need to demonstrate a real passion to provide excellent customer service.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. In line with the Council’s duty to protect children and adults in a vulnerable situation from harm, we are obliged to assess the suitability of individuals for certain posts by undertaking DBS Checks.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:

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