Overview
You will play a key part in the performance of the Building Repairs & Maintenance in-house delivery team, whether it is planned or responsive void or tenanted properties. You will be responsible for supporting the repair, maintenance and refurbishment delivery across the teams within the Property Maintenance Service, but predominantly on Wigan Council's housing stock. You will have knowledge and experience of damp and mold identification and treatments. You will provide assistance with the delivery, storage and removal of building materials from council properties to enable an efficient service delivery and support a quality repair and maintenance program. You will carry out the removal of all types of furniture, domestic goods, carpets and debris etc. from any council property for disposal or storage elsewhere in the borough, ensuring properties are left safe and tidy. Prepare properties for construction. For example, removal of plaster / kitchen units, and complete ladder and plant inspections.
Wigan Council is recognised for its service delivery and has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, ensuring that your service will be continuous or unbroken between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan represents a place movement for change for the next decade, aiming to bring a new era for Wigan Borough by delivering on our place missions to create fair opportunities and make towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. Wigan Council is one of the top performing Councils in the country and a great place to work. The Environmental Services section delivers services that impact on every resident within the borough.
Salary: Grade 4, £25,583 - £26,824 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour. 37 hours per week. We are on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Support the repair, maintenance and refurbishment delivery across the teams within the Property Maintenance Service, predominantly on Wigan Council's housing stock.
* Provide assistance with the delivery, storage and removal of building materials from council properties to enable an efficient service delivery and support a quality repair and maintenance program.
* Carry out the removal of all types of furniture, domestic goods, carpets and debris from council properties for disposal or storage elsewhere in the borough, ensuring properties are left safe and tidy.
* Prepare properties for construction, including removal of plaster / kitchen units, and complete ladder and plant inspections.
About you
* Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner and in line with relevant health and safety legislation and corporate / service procedures.
* Be responsible for all vehicles and equipment issued and complete safety inspections, as required.
* Be accountable for your work with a customer focused "get it right first time and on time" approach.
* Communicate with customers, colleagues and management appropriately and effectively (face to face and electronically).
* Be the Council's "eyes and ears" when working in the borough.
* Be accountable for your work with a customer focused "get it right first time and on time" approach.
* Assist management in improving operational performance by helping to identify and remove any barriers that could hinder performance.
* Drive or learn to drive and operate HGV vehicles to facilitate operations across the council.
* Operate electronic, battery operated and manual tools safely.
* Where applicable, ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner and in line with relevant health and safety legislation and corporate / service procedures.
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