Multi skilled operative - AR

Multi skilled operative

Rate of Pay: £17.90 PAYE per hour

Location: Kettering and Corby Depots.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4 PM

Must have building experience and we prefer a more complete employment history in this role. This role is within voids team, so the candidate will be working in empty properties. We are looking for someone with experience of fitting kitchens, tiling, flooring etc. That would be 90% of their work.

Driving license is required as they will be using council's vans (vehicle strictly for work use)

Must provide a copy of Asbestos Awareness Certificate.

About the Role

We are seeking an experience, skilled and versatile Multiskilled Trade Operative to join the Voids Team with North Northamptonshire Council. The role is crucial to ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of temporary accommodation, helping to prepare and sustain housing units for occupancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance tasks, including:
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Tiling
  • Flooring
• Respond to repair requests in occupied accommodations.
• Conduct maintenance to prepare accommodations for new occupancy.
• Drive NNC vehicles for business use and travel between locations as required.

Essential Requirements Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry, Plumbing, and Multiskilled Trades.
• Must hold an Asbestos Awareness Certificate.

Experience

• Workers with a complete employment history of Multiskilled Trade Operative preferably.
• Previous experience of working on voids and repairs.
• Previous experience of working on Council properties and Social Housing.
• Previous experience in fitting kitchens, tiling and flooring.
• Previous experience in Carpentry, Plumbing and Multiskilled Trade roles.

Driving

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle for commuting to and from depots
• You will be required to drive North Northamptonshire Council owned vehicles.
• Flexibility to work across both Kettering and Corby Depots.