The Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team at Brighton and Hove City Council is recruiting a multi-trade operative to carry out repairs and refurbishment across council homes. The work covers leaks, plumbing, doors and windows, wall and floor finishes, kitchens, ironmongery and emergency making-safe, with the focus on trade skill rather than quoting or sourcing materials. Most jobs are in occupied homes, done alone or in small teams, with residents who may be vulnerable. A basic DBS check applies and a full clean manual driving licence is needed.
What the job involves
- Carry out multi-trade repairs and refurbishment to residents' homes to high standards of customer service, safety, quality and cost control
- Trace and repair leaks
- Repair plumbing installations such as baths, sinks, basins and WCs
- Repair and maintain wooden and UPVC doors and windows
- Repair and maintain wall and floor finishes, including patch plastering, tiling, storm boarding and sheet flooring (not floor coverings)
- Repair, maintain and partially replace kitchens
- Maintain and replace ironmongery
- Respond to emergencies to make properties safe and secure and gain entry
- Make good finishes including caulk and sealant, paint, stain, varnish and other finishes
- Work mainly in occupied properties, either alone or in a small team
- Interact with a wide range of residents, some of whom are vulnerable
What's required
Qualifications
- City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade
Experience
- Experienced tradesperson
Skills & knowledge
- Comfortable interacting with a wide range of people, including vulnerable residents
Checks & eligibility
- Full clean manual driving licence
- Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check
What's offered
- Defined 37-hour working week plus 5.5 hours contracted overtime (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00)
- Option to take on additional call-out shifts
- Full induction with job shadowing and ongoing development
- Allocated fleet vehicle for work use
- Paid annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
