Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Council
Makerfield Way Depot
Makerfield Way
Ince
Wigan
WN2 2PR
Salary: Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum plus £2000 Market Enhancement
37 hours per week
Permanent
We're 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!
Your role:
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 undertaking repair, maintenance and refurbishment work across the teams within the Property Maintenance Service, but predominantly on Wigan Council’s housing stock. You will work a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm. You must be reliable and punctual. Your work base will be Makerfield Way, Ince, and you must be prepared to travel between sites on a daily basis.
About you:
You need to be an NVQ 2 (or equivalent) qualified & time-served tradesperson in Joinery (x 3), with skills in an additional trade. You will be expected to utilize electronic work and notification systems. You will provide exceptional customer service, be adept at dealing with a range of customers, and be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Council when working in the borough.
You will ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner and in line with relevant health and safety legislation and corporate / service procedures. You will be responsible for all vehicles and equipment issued and complete safety inspections, as required. You will be accountable for your work with a customer focused ‘get it right first time and on time approach’.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) 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 is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our 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.
The council’s in-house Property maintenance Teams (Wigan and Leigh Building Services) are responsible for delivering high quality responsive repairs maintenance service to around 21,000 council homes across the borough. We also carry out planned programmes of refurbishment (such as Bathroom, Wet Room and Kitchen refits) and one-off project works within schools and other corporately owned properties.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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For further information, please contact Kieran.devlin@wigan.gov.uk
Interview dates: Priority candidates: 2nd December 2025
External candidates: 3rd December 2025
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