Post Ref: T158 - Multi Trade Operative

Are you searching for a career where no two days are the same?

Housing Repairs are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic multi skilled operative to join our in house repairs team. 

In this role you will spend your day undertaking a variety of repairs to our Council’s housing stock across a variety of trades. As you will be visiting various properties you will require excellent customer service skills in order to effectively communicate with our customers 

Most of your work will be undertaken in tenanted properties, but you may also be required to work in empty properties, to undertake work to get these ready for new tenants.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience of:

• Working in social housing
• Undertaking repairs in tenanted properties
• Working in a team
• Accurate record keeping

The ideal candidate will: 

• Have excellent technical skills in more than one trade
• Hold at least one qualification to evidence their ability 
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Be positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of a demanding service
• Be someone who represents our GREAT values and behaviours

What we offer:

• Fantastic holiday entitlement of 31 days a year (plus bank holidays)
• Competitive local government pension scheme
• Hand tool allowance of £483.08, pro rata and paid on a quarterly basis
• To help you succeed, we’ll provide you with a company van and all the support you need
• Power tools will be supplied for this position
• Ability to work flexibly

Want to know more?
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact our team leaders Neil Anstiss 07720 809 648 or Matt Fletcher 07773 111 869.

Previous applicants need not apply

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a short practical interview, where they will be required to bring their own hand tools to complete a variety of tasks that will evidence their suitability for the role. Power tools can be provided if needed. Candidates who pass the practical stage will then progress to a formal interview immediately afterwards.

Our preferred method of applying for jobs is online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/currentvacancies (please do not send CVs).

Closing date: Sunday, 25 January 2026 (midnight)

Please quote reference No: T158

Closing date:  Sunday, 25 January 2026, midnight

Expected interview date: TBC

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Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.

Read more about the benefits of working at Broxtowe Borough Council.