Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
You will be working with a multi skilled work force carrying out the following maintenance repairs to a good standard both internal and external to Council owned dwellings. These include:
- Joinery
- Plastering and Tiling
- Plumbing
- Cement Pointing
- Concreting
- Drainage
- Rainwater replacement and repairs
- Painting
- Vinyl Flooring repairs and replacement
- Brickwork including pointing
- Fencing repairs and replacement
- Work at heights to assist roofers
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Trade Qualification in building maintenance related works (NVQ Level 2)
- Substantial experience of working as a general maintenance operative for companies servicing repairs and maintenance in social housing
- Multi-skilled with a can-do approach
- Hands on experience in undertaking several different elements of construction to a good standard
- Ability to work at height using the Councils safe working at height system for which training will be given
- Asbestos Aware
- Good working knowledge of general health and safety
- Ability to undertake training as required to enhance service delivery in a safe manner
- Qualifications in bricklaying would be desirable.
- Valid Full UK driving licence.
- Reflect Experience of working safely in occupied premises
- Good Communication skills.
For further information about this role, please contact John Duthie (Team Leader) via email; john.duthie@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits 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)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position.
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:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
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.
