Multi Trade Operative

As a Multi Trade Operative, you will be an essential part of the team, working on a variety of tasks from carpentry to plumbing and tiling. You will operate across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality workmanship is delivered efficiently and safely.,

• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and plastering tasks
• Complete work to a high standard, adhering to all safety guidelines
• Operate independently and manage time effectively across multiple job sites
• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring they are used safely and efficiently
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and colleagues
• Use company-provided van to travel to and from sites and work
What will you be doing?
• Completing a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks within empty and occupied homes such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, bricklaying and decorating to a high standard and in line with Council standards and specification whilst delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Using an electronic personal digital assistant device to receive and record work
• Maintaining appropriate van stock and ensuring orders are placed with in-house stores team and comply with the specifications.
• Use initiative to complete tasks where appropriate.
  
  We are looking for a reliable and experienced Multi Trade Operative with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently. You will have:
• Proven experience in multiple trade disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A polite and approachable manner.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
• A valid UK driving license.
• A 'can-do' attitude and self-motivation.
• Qualified to an NVQ level 2 in at least 1 core trade or by at least 2 year's on-site experience.
• Experience working in residential maintenance and repairs works environment would be very advantageous.
  
  We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups., Our Values and Behaviours
Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our Key Commitments Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council's pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status. We aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we're transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You'll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think! Why choose us? We offer a vibrant working environment with:
• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.