Housing Maintenance Operative in Tamworth

Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well‑connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Exciting times lie ahead as the Council delivers major transformation, including multi‑million‑pound investment such as the Future High Street Fund, helping to restore the town centre as a thriving community hub.

Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment. Housing Maintenance Operatives deliver high standards of maintenance and cleansing across the borough. With modern, efficient working practices, we have a multi‑skilled workforce, which delivers an integrated service. We are looking for committed individuals to contribute to the service and further improve the local environmental quality within Tamworth.

As a Housing Maintenance Operative, you will be required to provide the full range of both grounds maintenance and cleansing duties in accordance with agreed standards of service delivery and customer care. This will include the use and operation of various vehicles (for which a full driving license, to cover category C1, is essential).

• To undertake the full range of grounds maintenance and cleansing duties.
• To ensure cleansing and grounds maintenance duties are undertaken in accordance with agreed standards of service delivery and customer care.
• To remove encroaching vegetation, moss, mulch, leaf litter and bulk rubbish from alleyways, and remove bulk/waste from areas across the borough to include maintaining garage sites and drying areas.
• To empty and clear bins in the borough.
• To carry out weed control on hard standing areas.
• To undertake all corporate requirements on health and safety.

We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non‑contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable). Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tony Derrington, Chargehand, on 07528 630054, Monday-Friday between 7:30am – 4:30pm. For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs. Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies and previous applicants need not apply.

Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.