Property Repairs Labourer
£23,893 - £25,979 – Pay award pending
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
We have two vacancies which have arisen within the Property Services Team for a Property Repairs Labourer. We are looking for a person to join the House Clearance Team and another to join our Groundworks Team. Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate their labouring skills along with knowledge and experience across a variety of building trades including roofing, carpentry, brickwork, grounds work, drainage and house clearance.
The successful candidate will be able to work easily as a part of a team and using their own initiative when required. Being polite, courteous and presentable is essential to ensure the customer is delighted with the service provided.
You should be able to work to a very high standard and at an acceptable pace to ensure the customer receives the quality service they expect from our team. A strong focus on health and safety will be always maintained.
The Property Services Team carries out works under the following trades and the ideal candidate will be proficient in at least several of these:
• Plumbing / drainage
• Carpentry
• Glazing
• Brickwork / paving / concreting / fencing
• Flooring / tiling
• Fencing
• Plastering
• Painting & decorating
• Roofing / guttering
• House clearance
• Loft Insulation
The working week consists of 37hrs (Monday – Friday) with flexibility to work overtime to meet specific demands.
Basic IT skills will be required for this role although in house training will be provided.
Applicants are required to provide their own basic tools for this position and a full valid UK driving license is essential.
Benefits
• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mark Hill, Ford Tucker or Sharon Baird on 01788 533533 (option 2)
You can view full details of this job via our website, where you can also apply
on-line. Please visit If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: contact.centre@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance.
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Interviews: 11 October 2024
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