Multi Trade Operative

Adur & Worthing Councils; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Local Government Pension

Training & development

Occupational Health

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Employee resource groups/networks

Buddy Support Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Adur & Worthing Councils are seeking a skilled tradesperson to support housing maintenance across tenanted and vacant properties. You will work under the Multi Trade Operative Supervisor, delivering repairs and refurbishments with care and professionalism.

Applicants should hold a City & Guilds/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent in a construction trade, and demonstrate empathy and adaptability. A valid driving licence and fitness for duty are required, with fair employment practices and a

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in carpentry, plumbing, brickwork or general maintenance (City & Guilds/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent).
• Positive, inclusive attitude towards customers with kindness in the workplace.
• Willingness to embrace new ways of working and participate in an out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Undertake high-quality housing maintenance, repairs and refurbishment across tenanted, leasehold, and vacant properties.
• Support the Multi Trade Operative Supervisor with duties as required.
• Interact with residents empathetically, ensuring safety and quality in every job.

Skills

Trade competence

Compassion & communication

Adaptability

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC / NVQ or equivalent

Job description

These additional posts sit at the very heart of our service. Working on the front line within our communities, you will interact directly with our residents every day. You will support the Multi Trade Operative Supervisor by undertaking high-quality housing maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment works across tenanted, leasehold, and vacant council-owned properties. We are looking for individuals who are both highly competent tradespeople and compassionate professionals. Our residents are at the centre of everything we do, so your ability to handle situations with empathy, kindness, and understanding is just as important as your technical skill set.

To be successful, you will need:

• Competence & Skill: A City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or documented equivalent experience in an appropriate construction trade (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, or general maintenance).
• Compassion & Communication: A positive, inclusive attitude towards customers, with a commitment to valuing kindness and compassion in the Workplace.
• Adaptability: A willingness to embrace new ways of working and participate in an out-of-hours duty rota to support our residents when they need us most.
• Requirements: A valid driving licence and a good standard of physical fitness to carry out the required duties.

We listen. We say what we think & do what we say. We are inclusive & kind. We think & act beyond ourselves and our service.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS Check Clearance. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.

Fair, Green & Local

Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028)

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension
• Training & development
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other's contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.