H&T 2445 - G1 Building Operative (Water Quality) (604591) - 2445-419107529

Overview

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £28,609 – £28,956 per year

Vacancy: Fixed term for 3 months

View the Building Operative (Water Quality) job profile

We require a Building Operative (Water Quality) to support the delivery of the Water Quality Monitoring Programme. You should be able to demonstrate experience of working within either a commercial/domestic building or a construction/maintenance environment. You will have a flexible approach to managing varied workloads as you will be required to carry out all associated water quality work including Schools, Public Buildings and Domestic Properties throughout South Lanarkshire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound practical technical competencies in managing and delivering jobs.
• Undertake tasks within the scope of own role to a high quality in line with the Integrated Management System.
• Assess working environment and adjust working practices to suit.
• Demonstrate openness to new organisational structures, procedures and technology.
• Undertake continuous personal and technical development.
• Plan and organise own workload to satisfy programme deadlines and job targets.
• Organise appropriate materials, plant, transport and any other resources required to efficiently facilitate all scheduled work.
• Ensure accuracy, quality and timely submission of all documentation in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate working within a performance environment by achieving targeted objectives.
• Provide a timely service to colleagues and customers showing tact and sensitivity to the needs of others (e.g. on reception, over the telephone).

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of working in a commercial/domestic building or construction/maintenance environment.
• Flexible approach to managing varied workloads; able to carry out water quality work across Schools, Public Buildings and Domestic Properties in South Lanarkshire.
• Sound practical technical competencies in managing and delivering jobs.
• Desirable: willing to work towards BS2 City & Guilds in hot and cold water systems; proof of training history in this function is required.
• Commitment to customer care with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working to targets and pre-determined timescales; awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
• Ability to access attics, voids and confined spaces.
• Ability to provide evidence of experience and achievements in the five behaviours framework: Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing.
• Note: We do not accept CVs; if you require to submit additional information, please upload this under supporting documents.

Application Process

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address. When completing the application process please ensure you cover the following areas: evidence of experience and achievements in the five behaviours framework.

Benefits and Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. The council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. Foreign Police Check: Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Enrolment in the local government pension scheme and other employee benefits include: up to 33 days annual leave; public holiday entitlement; occupational sick pay; family friendly policies (flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave), employee discounts, and a range of wellbeing benefits (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program).