Repair Specialist – Guildford Borough Council
Join our highly motivated Housing repairs team responsible for carrying out approximately 20,000 repairs to council properties each year.
Pay
Pay range is provided by Guildford Borough Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
* Carry out building maintenance across all areas of work (excluding gas, electrics and decorating works).
* Perform day‑day repairs and complete bathroom and kitchen refits for council properties.
* Participate in the out‑of‑hours call‑out rota as required.
Qualifications
* Considerable experience of building maintenance.
* Competent to carry out day‑day repairs and bathroom/kitchen refits.
Benefits
* 37‑hour week, at least 24 days paid leave a year plus bank holidays.
* Career average earnings pension scheme.
* Training opportunities and corporate work wear.
* Use of a van to travel to and from work.
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well‑served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and post‑holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
Senior Level / Employment Type / Job Function
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Administration, Housing and Community Development, Repair and Maintenance
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