Multi Skilled Operative

The Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team at Brighton and Hove City Council is recruiting a multi-trade operative to carry out repairs and refurbishment across council homes. The work covers leaks, plumbing, doors and windows, wall and floor finishes, kitchens, ironmongery and emergency making-safe, with the focus on trade skill rather than quoting or sourcing materials. Most jobs are in occupied homes, done alone or in small teams, with residents who may be vulnerable.

A basic DBS check applies and a full clean manual driving licence is needed.

• Carry out multi-trade repairs and refurbishment to residents' homes to high standards of customer service, safety, quality and cost control
• Trace and repair leaks
• Repair plumbing installations such as baths, sinks, basins and WCs
• Repair and maintain wooden and UPVC doors and windows
• Repair and maintain wall and floor finishes, including patch plastering, tiling, storm boarding and sheet flooring (not floor coverings)
• Repair, maintain and partially replace kitchens
• Maintain and replace ironmongery
• Respond to emergencies to make properties safe and secure and gain entry
• Make good finishes including caulk and sealant, paint, stain, varnish and other finishes
• Work mainly in occupied properties, either alone or in a small team
• Interact with a wide range of residents, some of whom are vulnerable

• City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade

• Experienced tradesperson

• Comfortable interacting with a wide range of people, including vulnerable residents

• Full clean manual driving licence
• Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check

• Defined 37-hour working week plus 5.5 hours contracted overtime (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00)
• Option to take on additional call-out shifts
• Full induction with job shadowing and ongoing development
• Allocated fleet vehicle for work use
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and training