Labourer

Labourer Blyth, North East England, England

Northumberland County Council (NCC)
Full Time Blyth, North East England, England 21575 - 21968 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Labourer (Voids)

The Council

Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.

The Service

To undertake repairs to the council's housing stock, public buildings and other premises by any pre-determined specification, time scale or appointment.

To be customer focused in line with our values of putting the Resident First, Excellence and Quality, Respect and keeping our communities safe and well.

The role

A Labourer is required to assist with the undertaking of repairs to the Council’s void properties.

You will have a sound knowledge of a wide range of construction trades, processes, components and equipment along with knowledge of practical construction site health and safety. You will assist with the undertaking of repairs to the Council’s void properties to the highest standards. This will include the removal of existing structures and fixtures, removal of household furniture, rubble and effects from gardens, lofts and room areas, the cleaning of surfaces including floors, worktops, paint work, pointing of brick work, fencing repairs, and cutting and strimming of all gardens. You will be part of a team working on all void properties to a high standard. You will have a sound knowledge of a wide range of construction

Employees to manage own van impressed stock items, to replenish and keep records of transactions.

To have a sound working knowledge of all elements of building construction, components, building trades and applicable building regulations.

Work on an appointment system and complete work within priority timescales.

To have a sound working knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices and ensure these are adopted when undertaking repair or construction work and where required issuing instructions / advice to tenants to ensure the health and safety of any occupants.

To ensure that a high level of customer care is adopted when undertaking repair or construction work, including providing information and advice on any work to be undertaken.

To undertake a visual inspection of any vehicle used by the post-holder to ensure that lights, tyres washers and wipers are in a serviceable condition.

Work to an appointment system and complete works within priority times

Able to run phone IT systems.

To always keep confidentiality

The ability to use, maintain machines and tools

We are offering:

A starting salary of £21,575 - £21,968 (Band 3)

25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service) (pro-rata for part-time employees)

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)

A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision

Flexible working arrangements

Essential requirements:

Driving License

Ability to carry out basic IT skills on computer or handheld device

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Colin Blackett by phone 07377702336 for an informal discussion.

CLOSING DATE Tuesday 14th March 2023

Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, your application process will be directed to our Taleo system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Taleo, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date as you will not be notified by any other means.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,575.00-£21,968.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Blyth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • CSCS (preferred)
  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 14/03/2023

Labourer
Northumberland County Council (NCC)

www.northumberland.gov.uk
Morpeth, United Kingdom
Graham Adams
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Regional Agencies
2009
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