Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Operative to join the Norwich City Service Limited (NCSL) team. If you are a multi-skilled tradesperson, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
This position involves delivering a wide range of maintenance and repair services across Norwich City Council’s domestic and commercial properties on behalf of NCSL. The role requires proficiency in a primary trade—such as carpentry—alongside competence in at least two additional trades like plumbing and plastering, all performed independently and efficiently. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings and specifications, liaising with supervisors and schedulers, ordering materials, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and relevant legislation. The postholder is expected to maintain high service standards, support apprentices, collaborate with stakeholders, uphold confidentiality, and embody the values of Norwich City Services Ltd.
Responsibilities
* Deliver maintenance and repair services across Norwich City Council’s domestic and commercial properties on behalf of NCSL
* Work with a primary trade (e.g., carpentry) and at least two additional trades (e.g., plumbing, plastering) independently and efficiently
* Interpret drawings and specifications
* Liaise with supervisors and schedulers
* Order materials
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and relevant legislation
* Maintain high service standards
* Support apprentices
* Collaborate with stakeholders and uphold confidentiality
* Uphold the values of Norwich City Services Ltd
Qualifications and Skills
* Full UK driving licence
* City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification in a core trade, or equivalent experience
* Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations
* Strong time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work independently and courteously with the public and colleagues
* Ability to work at heights
* Desirable: Asbestos Awareness and CAT B Removal training
* Desirable: experience in social housing maintenance, particularly in planned and void works
Benefits
* Living Wage Employer
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Supportive and inclusive environment and culture
* Employee Assistance Support and Occupational Health
* Commitment to learning and development
* 25 days annual leave, rising by a day each year until 30 days is reached, plus 8 bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown period
Additional Information
This role is for 37 hours per week, but to ensure flexibility and promote an inclusive workplace part-time hours or a job share agreement will be considered.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th September – please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications have been received.
Please note if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.
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