Multi-Skilled Building Maintenance Operative

About this job

PERMANENT 37 hours per week 
SALARY: £29,269 - £32,076
LOCATION: Tiverton

We are looking to expand our already successful Building Services Team by recruiting an enthusiastic multi-skilled Carpenter. We would consider any combination of secondary trade skill, however a preference would be for some experience in the wet trades. The post holder will be working as part of our Building Services Team delivering works to our Housing Stock mainly in the disabled adaptations and commercial team.

Typically our trade operatives opt to spread their hours between 7.30 and 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, allowing a 1pm finish on a Friday.

 There is an emergency standby element of the role, which is currently 1 in 6 weeks, including a standby retainer of £186.05 and overtime rate for call outs. 

 Power tools are provided, we have our own stores and flexibility to buy materials from suppliers. Our operatives are provided with a company works vehicle, with the option to take this home with a fixed mileage rate deduction, within limits. Ongoing health and safety training is provided.

 For this post you must be qualified or working towards NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry, Maintenance or Construction Skills. We would also consider those with relevant experience and references. Experience in shower room fitting would be beneficial.

 It is essential that the post holder is both confident and self-motivated at all times with excellent customer communication skills. Previous experience of working in Social housing would be an advantage, and experience of mobile working solutions and hand held devices’ is desirable.

 The housing repairs team prides itself on being a great place to work, and as such, we are keen to ensure that we get the right person for the role, and also that we are right for you. Many of our team here celebrating 10, 20, 30, even nearly 40 years with the Council Repairs service, which we hope is reflective of the supportive and friendly feel of the team. Flexible working also suits a great work-life balance.  Regular overtime opportunities can be discussed at interview. Please feel free to call before applying if you want to find out if this role is right for you. 

 The hours of work will be 37 per week with a good degree of flexibility. The successful candidate may also be required to be part of the out of hour’s emergency service.

 For full details please read the Job Description

 Applicants must have a full driving licence, and be customer and quality focused.

To find out more

To find out more about this role please contact Ben Penney:  bpenney@middeon.gov.uk

For full details please read the Job Description and Person Specification - HB05- Skilled Building Maintenance Operative - Multi Skilled Carpenter

The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.

How to apply

Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk. Alternatively, print and send by post to:

People Services
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 6PP

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MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.  We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

We're committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.