Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
This is a maternity cover fixed term contract until 30/04/2025.
You will be a key part of our Voids and Minor works Team repairing and getting ready for letting approximately 600 properties across Northumberland a year. Whilst you will be working from the Cowley Road depot and many of these properties are around Blyth and Cramlington, we do have a large numbers of properties around Alnwick and you could be asked to work anywhere in Northumberland.
Any and all training will be provided so you can fill the role and you will be encouraged to develop your skills to assist the team in turning around properties to the standard required quickly and efficiently.
Sometimes you will be the first to go into a property that has become empty (void) and your role will be to clear it so our inspectors can assess the work needed. This could include undertaking a needle sweep, removing carpets not just to get rid of them but so the condition of the floors can be seen, You may be required to stripping and remove wallpaper in preparation for decoration of the property. You may need to help remove furniture, empty sheds and clear gardens. In some cases, you will be required to scrub and clean surfaces down including greasy kitchen units or extractor fan covers, just so our trades teams can carry out their work. Your work may include working in unpleasant or unhygienic conditions whilst you get the job done, which may be to turn a dirty smelly bathroom into one that sparkles like new.
You may be working with strong chemicals i.e. working with acid for cleaning of W/Cs or using strong alkaline’s to clean down tiles and grout. So you will need to understand and follow appropriate method statements and comply with company risk assessments, but you will be provided with the necessary training and provided with the PPE you need.
You may be required to go into a property and clean down after trades have carried out their works to give it a “builders clean” before vinyl floors can be laid, or decorators can do their work.
You will normally be the last of the team to go into a property to give it its final clean, Prior to the property being handed to customers. As such you will be key to ensuring our void standard is being achieved. You may be required to do some minor work that others have missed like fitting a W/C seat or a plug and chain, removing carpet gripper, refitting the loft hatch, or simply identifying things that are still not right, like spotting a defective window.
In addition to the above you will be part of the minor works team treating and addressing mold issues in both empty and occupied homes. Changes in the law mean that housing providers have to react quickly where mold is affecting people's Homes. You will be given the necessary training so that we can respond quickly and treat mould growth in people's homes and support customers who are experiencing problems whilst works to address the background causes are undertaken by others.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- UK Driving license
- Understanding of COSHH (training given)
- Understanding of risk assessments and method statements (Training Given)
- Ability to use handheld electronic equipment to receive jobs and record works
- Resiliance
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd December 2024 and interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 & Wednesday 4th December 2024.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will
only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
