Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
Role of the Job
Northumberland County Council has around 8400 properties. In this role you will be part of a team undertaking repairs and maintenance to them which will mainly be painting but we are also looking for someone who can use a multi skilled approach to fill this role. Carrying out jobs using a multi-skilled workforce allows for jobs to be completed first time which results in a good service delivered to our customers. Carrying out patching/tiling/minor joinery and plumbing works would all be included in the role.
The successful candidate will be working in occupied properties and be undertaking works for a diverse range of customers delivering a professional service in their home.
You will also receive training and be required to treat and eradicate black mould and undertake any redecoration required.
We want to support the next generation of tradesmen & women so you may be asked to provide training and support to people undertaking an apprenticeship or work experience.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, has great customer service skills and who adopts the NCC values which are: Residents first, excellence and quality, respect, keeping our communities safe and well.
Requirements of the Job
· Level 2-3 in painting tiling and or decorating or equivalent.
· Ability to use handheld IT equipment to receive and process job sheets, work instructions and to send /receive emails.
· Ability to work at height using ladders and other access equipment.
· Flexible approach to working externally /internally occupied or unoccupied properties as required.
· Always work in a tradesman like and professional manner keeping work areas clean and tidy
· Health and safety awareness, and an understanding of COSHH and your responsibilities
· Good communication and an approachable manner
· Full UK driving licence.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
· Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week
· Salary Band 6, £29,269 - £32,076
· 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
· Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
· 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. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a permanent 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.
