Multi-Trade Operative x5

Department: Community & Children's Services Department

Level of DBS required for this role: Basic

Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required

Is this a politically restricted post?: No

Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No

Salary: £44,110 - £49,140 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Contractual hours: 35 hours per week

Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm or 9:00am – 5:00pm

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply early.

The Multi-Trade Operative is responsible for carrying out reactive repairs and minor planned maintenance works across the Barbican Residential Estate.

The role delivers a broad range of general building repairs across multiple trades, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Working under the supervision of the Repairs Supervisor, the post holder is responsible for diagnosing faults, undertaking repairs during the first visit wherever possible, and ensuring all work activity is accurately recorded within the repairs management system.

The role requires strong practical skills, good problem-solving capability, and the ability to work professionally within occupied residential buildings while delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service.

The Multi-Trade Operative will be responsible for:

• Delivering reactive repairs and minor planned maintenance works.
• Diagnosing faults and resolving defects during the first visit where possible.
• Maintaining accurate job records within the Civica repairs system via mobile devices.
• Ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with technical standards and health and safety legislation.
• Identifying follow-on works or specialist requirements where repairs cannot be completed immediately.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date:

23:59pm on 29 July 2026.

Interviews will be held on 10, 11, 12, 13 August 2026.

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS1341 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

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We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.