How you'll make a difference
What you will be doing
What we need from you
What you need to know
As a Multi Trades/Groundworker, you will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment by carrying out general maintenance and repairs across Vinney Green Secure Children's Home, ensuring it remains a secure place for young people to live and thrive.
The home provides a safe, nurturing environment where young people receive high-quality care, education and support to develop essential life skills.
What you will be doing
- You will be responsible for the general maintenance of facilities, carrying out tasks such as remedial painting and decorating, repairs and small-scale improvement works.
- Part of your work will involve horticultural maintenance duties, such as pruning hedges and shrubs, undertaking landscaping activities and maintaining grassed areas.
- At times, you will be operating specialist equipment and you must ensure all tasks are completed safely and in line with relevant procedures.
- It will be your responsibility to maintain accurate records, including stock inventories and related documentation.
- Liaising with external contractors and partners, you will coordinate additional maintenance work when required.
- Carrying out regular building security checks, you will ensure any faults or concerns are identified and reported to the Facilities Officer.
- Occasionally, you will support the Facilities Officer in developing and improving maintenance service provision.
What we need from you
- You must be competent and confident in the safe use of appropriate power tools.
- You will have relevant trade experience, such as carpentry, general building, decorating or plumbing.
- It is essential that you have a good understanding of COSSH regulations and general health and safety procedures.
- We are looking for someone who can work independently, demonstrate initiative and manage their own workload.
- You should be capable of maintaining accurate records, including timesheets and stock lists.
What you need to know
- Salary pro rated to hours worked.
- Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post.
- The salary is plus a secure unit allowance of 2,903.04 per annum, pro rated to hours worked and enhancements for Sunday and
Contact Details:
South Gloucestershire Council Recruitment Team
