Void Multi Skilled Trade Operative Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
Following an expansion in our integrated Voids & Lettings Service, we are seeking additional in house Multi skilled Trade Operatives to help continue and improve the service delivery of the empty Homes and homes under termination notice.
As a key member of our Empty Homes division, you will be part of a successful team responsible for repairs and refurbishment on properties within Swindon Borough Council’s housing stock.
Your next role
- Bringing your knowledge and skills in order to complete all aspects of repairs within the properties scope of works
- On time delivery of all works in line with Swindon Borough Council’s current re-let standards policy
- Identifying additional problems/faults and carrying out appropriate measures to correct them immediately
- Assisting with the clearance of belongings/waste from empty homes and disposal at the local recycling centre where a good level of fitness will be required
- Maintaining the highest level of professionalism both with other employees and with members of the public
- With an acute awareness and full understanding of Health and Safety, you will endeavour to complete your duties with efficiency and in a controlled safe manner
You will bring
- Fluency in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”)
- Either documented time served experience in the maintenance industry, a modern apprenticeship, form of craft apprenticeship or similar
- A full UK driving licence and a good geographical knowledge of the Swindon Borough area
Your next package
In return, you will be rewarded with training for skill advancement and excellent prospects within the organisation.
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon by 2030 together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Your next steps
Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information about the role, please contact Wayne Pearce, Voids Repairs Manager, at [email protected]
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email [email protected]
