Multi Skilled Trades Operative

Posted 29 April 2025
LocationCorby NN17 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Community & Social

Job description

3+ months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• To undertake a variety of repair, maintenance, and refurbishment tasks on the Council’s housing stock and corporate properties, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard, in accordance with schedules, safety regulations, and council policies.
• The post holder will operate in the field, using a PDA to receive and complete work orders efficiently and be responsible for the safe use and upkeep of a council-provided vehicle.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks in line with works orders and schedule of rates.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Operate a PDA system efficiently to manage and complete allocated jobs.
• Maintain a council vehicle to required standards (e.g. fluid levels, cleanliness, logs).
• Participate in multi-skill training and asbestos awareness responsibilities as required.
• Contribute to out-of-hours emergency call-out duties as needed.
• Adhere to safeguarding, customer care, financial, and audit policies of the Council.
• Provide a customer-focused service, communicating effectively with tenants and colleagues.

Skills/Experience:
• Practical experience in housing maintenance.
• Multi-skilled with a good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills.
• Fluent in spoken English (for customer-facing interactions).
• Ability to interpret and complete job orders and reports via PDA.

Additional Information:
• Recognised qualification in relevant trade (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Post holder must hold a valid UK driving licence.