At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve council housing stock while ensuring contractor compliance.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, a leading local authority in Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to supporting care-experienced individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 or HNC in a relevant discipline and building trade experience required.
The predicted salary is between 36145 - 42115 £ per year.
This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers only. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.
Enterprise and Communities has redesigned its services to deliver the council's priority outcomes and meet the changing needs of our communities. As the 4th largest authority in Scotland and the largest local authority landlord, we are used to delivering a highly responsive service to our tenants and customers. We want to do more and have hugely ambitious plans to regenerate our communities, build new homes, develop Smarter Homes, create employment, attract investment to North Lanarkshire, prevent homelessness and sustain tenancies.
Based in the Housing Property Services team you will report to the Service Delivery Co-ordinator and will maintain and improve all council housing stock including multi-storey towers, retirement housing complexes and dispersed temporary accommodation. This will involve ensuring contractor/partner compliance with contract conditions and production of contract specifications and performance reports. You will be required to travel throughout the North Lanarkshire area.
An SVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline or a relevant apprenticeship that is equivalent to HNC or SVQ Level 3 is essential, as is a building trade background or moderate experience within the building repairs industry and experience in computerised work generation and inspection systems together with good communication skills. A driving licence and access to a car is desirable due to the geographical spread of work throughout the North Lanarkshire area.
Placement on the NLC 9 scale is dependent on applicants holding/obtaining an HNC in Construction Services/CIH Level 4 – Housing Maintenance Management or a Time served tradesperson evidenced by trade qualifications or equivalent in a relevant discipline and demonstrating competence in a range of duties as detailed in the competency matrix for the post. It is envisaged that it will take applicants a minimum of 12 months to achieve this.
A Level 1 Disclosure Scotland application will be processed by the council for successful candidates and must be attained prior to commencing employment in this role. This is a temporary position until 17/09/2028.
Work pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break) Friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break)
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council, we have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
To find out more, alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.
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North Lanarkshire Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package including 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and extensive learning opportunities through LearnNL. As part of a forward-thinking local authority, you will play a vital role in enhancing community services while enjoying a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusivity.
