Cheltenham Borough Council have a Senior and Multi Trade Skilled Operative opportunity to join the team.
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, (GL50 9SA)
Salary: £26,873 to £32,076 (Local Government pay award pending wef 1 April 2024)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Close Date: 29th September 2024
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We are an ambitious council dedicated to improving Cheltenham as a place to live and work, supporting thriving communities and businesses while preserving the town's character. We strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a fair, respectful, and rewarding work environment that promotes teamwork, personal growth, and a healthy work/life balance.
Multi Skilled Trade Operative – The Role:
We have two roles available in our Building Services Team: a Senior Multi Skilled Trade Operative and a Multi Skilled Trade Operative.
Appointment to the Senior role (at the higher grade F) is based on a skills audit, where you will be assessed on your level of skill and competency.
The successful candidates will work with the Repairs Supervisors and Logistics Co-ordinator to provide an effective and efficient multi trade repair, maintenance and replacement service for all of our customers.
Multi Skilled Trade Operative – Key Responsibilities:
On a day-to-day basis, selected candidates will be responsible for multi-trade repairs and maintenance in both occupied and unoccupied homes, including groundworks, bricklaying, roofing, carpentry, and basic plumbing (excluding gas).
- Performing a range of repairs (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, appliance reconnections)
- Supervising and training junior staff and apprentices when required
- Managing vehicles, tools, and materials
- Collaborating with other trades for efficient repairs
- Ensuring safety, safeguarding, and tailored service for vulnerable tenants
- Continuously improving service and addressing skill gaps through training
- Efficiency, quality workmanship, and teamwork are critical to the role
- Occasional requirement to work at different locations and outside normal hours
Multi Skilled Trade Operative – You:
- Proven experience in multi-trade work
- Awareness of Asbestos Regulations and manual handling experience
- Competent in driving van-sized vehicles in urban areas
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
- Strong team player with the ability to work well with the Repairs Manager and team
- Proficient in using a PDA for job details, ordering materials, and work confirmations
- Customer care-focused with effective communication skills
- Problem-solving ability and a logical approach to tasks
- Mature and adaptable to a diverse range of responsibilities
- Desirable: Experience in social housing environment and aware of the risk of Sharps
Multi Skilled Trade Operative – What Can We Do For You:
- Excellent pension scheme, eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years
- Flexible and agile working environment
- Comprehensive programme of learning and development
- Two days paid time off for volunteering
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
- Employee counselling service
- Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Low-cost town centre parking (for some posts), depending on work location
- Commitment to employee wellbeing
- Access to a medical health benefit
To submit your application for this Multi Skilled Trade Operative please click on "Apply now" and submit your CV, application form and supporting Statement.
Highlight how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the job criteria and explain your interest in working for Cheltenham Borough Council.
The council promotes equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.