You will be a qualified specialist in a specific trade, and will be required to undertake a wide range of void works, demonstrating your diverse skill set, which includes (but not limited to) some of the following: Plumbing, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Painting/Decorating, Plastering and Wall Tiling
Provide a high standard of workmanship, in line with SBC Voids Policy and in accordance with the relevant safety regulations, in a timely and productive manner, to ensure that void properties are completed, safe and ready to let within set timescales, which will keep rental loss at a minimum.
Work collaboratively across teams, departments and external partners to deliver the highest standards of service. Being aware that decisions made within this role can have financial consequences, both positive and negative, to Housing and other service areas within the Council.
Multi skilled trade operative with a recognised trade qualification in a core subject and capable of completing works in other construction trades:
To be able to repair, renew and maintain all types of masonry works
Inspect, install, repair & maintain all types of carpentry works.
Plastering to a good standard
Competent in all aspects of Plumbing
Competent in all types of glazing
Concreting works e.g. paths / ramps to a good standard
Ability to complete tarmacking in small areas
Competent in groundworks & drainage
Competent in fitting and maintaining all PVCu works, including windows, doors
Installation & repairs for bathrooms
Installation & repairs for Kitchens
Painting & decorating to a good standard
Ability to self-manage and work with limited supervision
Essential Experience Required:
Experience in diagnosing and rectifying additional repairs across multiple trades is essential.
Essential Qualification Required:
Recognised qualified trade qualification (Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering, Bricklaying, etc.) and/or evident trade skill/s with time served experience within the building and/or maintenance environment is essential.
City & Guilds, Level 3 NVQ qualification in a core subject (carpentry, plastering, plumbing, etc.) or equivalent evident trade skill/s with time served experience is essential.
A modern apprenticeship, form of craft apprentice or similar is essential., The candidate needs to hold a full current driving licence and ability to drive a company vehicle, complying with the requirements of SBC Vehicle policy.