RESPONSIVE REPAIR TRAINEE

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council invites applicants for a Trainee position within the Housing & Communities department. You will join a team to deliver a first-class service and gain workplace skills through on-the-job training.

There is no college attendance required, with supervision from an experienced tradesperson. The role encourages learning and developing to support future posts in the council or private organisations, and applicants are urged to obtain a full driving licence during the traineeship if not

Qualifications

• Be well-organised and able to work on your own initiative, as well as within a team.
• You will complete basic Health and Safety training and site-specific training as needed.
• You are encouraged to obtain a full, valid driving licence during the traineeship, with support to help you achieve this.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to deliver a first-class service.
• Develop skills and experience in responsive repairs and local government work.
• Provide efficient support in a positive, customer-focused manner and prepare for future roles within the council or private organisations.

Skills

Well-organised

Teamwork

Job description

Cardiff Council is the largest Local Authority in Wales responsible for delivering repairs to over 13,000 properties. The successful candidates will work within our service area and develop a variety of workplace skills, knowledge and experience in our Responsive Repairs Unit as well developing knowledge and understanding of the work and responsibilities of working in Local Government in Cardiff. Cardiff Council is proud to be a Gender Diverse organisation and encourages applications from all Gender identities.

About the job

The successful applicants will work as part of a team to deliver a first-class service. As a Trainee we will help and encourage you to develop skills that will support you with your future career. You will be encouraged to take on a wide range of jobs. You will receive supervision, on the job training and support from an experienced Tradesperson within the team, who will help you to develop, there is no requirement to attend college for this position. As a Trainee you will be developing to provide efficient support in a positive, customer focused manner.

While a driving licence is not required for this role, it may be essential for positions you apply for after completing the traineeship. Therefore, we encourage you to obtain a full, valid driving licence during your traineeship, and we will provide support to help you achieve this.

You should show a willingness to learn and be comfortable in a learning environment.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will need to be well-organised and able to work on your own initiative, as well as working within a team. You will be expected to complete basic Health and Safety training and site-specific training which would be required if applying for any future posts within the council or private organisation.

Additional information

For an informal discussion, after reading the job description, Marie Doble on 07583158155 or Samantha Pika 07976948648.

Graduates are not eligible to apply for this post.

This post is temporary for two years from date of commencement.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

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We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

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Job Category Apprentice / Trainee

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary