London, United Kingdom

Multi Skilled Operative

 Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Multi Skilled Operative, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.40 - £24.20 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • To provide knowledge, understanding and execution of installation, repairs and maintenance, inspection of equipment of operational buildings, features and fittings within housing managed stock and infrastructure.
  • To be responsible for completing a range of Repair & Maintenance work to a professional standard and highly productive level, acting with minimum
    supervision and a large degree of self management.
  • Carry out to the highest standard all aspects of repair / renewal work to items in various trades such as ground works, carpentry, plumbing, glazing and finishing trades (painting & decorating, plastering / tilling).
  • To maintain a level of knowledge and skill necessary to effectively perform the duties of the post and comply with any appropriate standards of continuing professional development.
  • To ensure all work and related activities are carried out in accordance with current H&S legislation, Southwarks safety management systems, contract specifications/instructions and good working practices at all times.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

  • City And Guilds plumbing NVQ 2 or equivalent, or City and Guild Carpentry NVQ 3 or equivalent
  • City and Guild Multi-skilled NVQ 3 or equivalent 
  • Good level of literacy and numeracy 
  • Demonstrate evidence of continued professional and personal development within a relevant discipline 
  • Understanding of issues around the delivery of maintenance and refurbishment contracts in relation to a housing repairs environment.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice including H&S, Building Regulations, Fire Regulations, etc

Experience Required:

  • Demonstrable experience of working in the building and trades industry carrying out repairs and maintenance to void and tenanted properties.
  • Experience of working within diverse communities of all abilities 
  • Experience of working Independently making decisions required for the completion of jobs

Essential Criteria:

  • Must be able to work at heights.
  • Must hold a current driving license.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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  Required Skills:

Pay Discretion Legislation Plumbing Codes Painting Buildings Instructions Features Inspection LTD Infrastructure Specifications Regulations Maintenance Business Management