Building Repair Specialist

6 days ago


Yate, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom South Gloucestershire Council Full time

About the Role

As a Handyvan Maintenance Operative with South Gloucestershire Council, you will play a vital role in providing essential building repairs and maintenance services to households, schools, and commercial properties across the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out a wide range of building repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, flooring, painting, and decorating, fencing, decking, shelving, and tiling.
  • Conduct minor works maintenance services in schools and commercial buildings, focusing on plumbing, carpentry, window and door repairs, glazing, drainage, and painting.
  • Assess work environments, including costing and invoicing for completed work.
  • Ensure all work meets required standards, complies with statutory requirements, and maintains professional standards for staff and customer safety.
  • Maintain accurate records of work activities, communicate effectively with external contractors and suppliers, and ensure value for money for the organization.

Requirements

  • Hold a working knowledge and experience of property maintenance, with a focus on safe working practices and Health & Safety legislation.
  • Have experience of face-to-face contact with the public, demonstrating competency in customer care.
  • Be able to meet timebound deadlines, financial targets, and costs in an operational team.
  • Proficiently use a variety of hand and power tools associated with the building trade and have experience with mobile working technologies.
  • Hold a good level of literacy and be able to interpret information in various formats, including ICT systems, maps, and specifications.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Hold a trade qualification, ideally a City and Guilds.

Working Environment

As a Handyvan Maintenance Operative, you will work independently and as part of a team, traveling to various locations across South Gloucestershire to complete maintenance tasks. You will be required to use your own vehicle and have a valid driving license and CPC to category C1E with no restrictions.



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