At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to carry out bricklaying and plastering repairs in the community.
- Company: Colchester Borough Homes, committed to excellent service and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Great training opportunities and a supportive work environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in bricklaying and plastering with a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 29319 - 29319 £ per year.
Colchester Borough Homes are seeking to employ a Multi Trade Field Operative (with a bricklaying and plastering bias) who can undertake responsive repairs, routine and planned maintenance. Individuals must be able to carry out a wide range of responsive repairs but must have a particular bias to bricklaying and plastering works.
Individuals must have a 'can do attitude' and drive to provide an excellent service to tenants and leaseholders in the borough. Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential, and candidates will be required to demonstrate a genuine commitment to customer service. Individuals must ensure that all health, safety and environmental guidelines are followed.
If you want to learn more about a career in our Trades team, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Cliff Loring, Senior Field Supervisor on 07779 256 932 or alternatively Mark Derwin, Service Improvement Manager (Repairs and Maintenance), on 07754 675 694. Interview date to be confirmed.
Benefits:- Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.5% employer contribution
- Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement, 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period
- The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Provision of a smartphone and laptop
- Discounted gym member - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway
- 1 Volunteering Day per year
- Free Flu Jab
- Exceptional flexible working arrangement
- Agile Working at Colchester Borough Homes means having some flexibility about when, where and how we work to best meet the needs of our role and service area
- Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use
Equality & Diversity Commitment: Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.
Job details:
Company: Colchester Borough Homes
Salary: £29,319 Annually
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester
Closing date: 14/08/2026
Multiskilled Operative Bricklaying/Plastering in Colchester employer: Colchester Borough Homes
Colchester Borough Homes is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the community. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer a supportive work culture that values emotional intelligence and resilience. Join our award-winning team in Colchester, where you will have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives and collaborate with passionate professionals committed to safeguarding and equality.
