A semi-skilled labouring post in the Property Services team at Reading Borough Council, keeping council-owned homes in repair. The work covers general labouring, basic repairs and maintenance in occupied houses, flats and maisonettes, often alongside skilled tradespeople. It is a full-time, depot-based role on weekday day shifts, with an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota and a company vehicle. A full driving licence is needed to take it on.
What the job involves
- Carry out general labouring, basic repairs and maintenance across houses, flats and maisonettes
- Undertake rubbish and debris clearance, small-scale demolition, excavation, drainage, garden clearance, concreting and removal and reinstatement of shuttering
- Assist with planned programmes of work, major repairs and one-off maintenance jobs
- Work in occupied properties, treating residents and their belongings with care, courtesy and respect
- Use small plant and power tools safely and effectively
- Support the transport of materials, goods and waste, keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe
- Assess material requirements and complete records and paperwork accurately
- Work independently and alongside colleagues to complete jobs efficiently and to a high standard
- Follow health and safety procedures and take part in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota when required
- Work at height and assist with roofing-related duties after appropriate training and safety procedures
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of general building repairs and refurbishment
Skills & knowledge
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Knowledge of building trades and construction
- Ability to operate small plant and power tools safely
- Good organisational skills, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines
- Strong communication and customer service skills, handling challenging situations calmly
- Flexible approach, supporting and supervising other labourers where required
Checks & eligibility
- Full, current driving licence
Other
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Flexibility to take part in the emergency call-out rota
Nice to have
- Experience of domestic painting and decorating
- Certification to drive relevant equipment
- Ability to tow and operate a cherry picker
What’s offered
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 after 10 years, with option to buy more leave
- Flexible working opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Life assurance at three times annual salary (LGPS members)
- On-site day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season ticket loan for rail or bus travel to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme for three years, including insurance, servicing and road tax
- Tool allowance, plus company vehicle for work use, specialist tools and mobile phone
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