Post Ref: T158 - Multi Trade Operative

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and customer-focused individual, who can fulfil this role within the Council’s Housing 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 such as including brickwork, roofing and groundworks. 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.

You will be provided with a company van for this role.

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 a qualification to evidence their ability

• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Be 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 you need to know:
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Marie Bacon, Repairs Manager on 07548 152 025.

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview to determine suitability for the role. 

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

Please quote reference No: [T158]

Closing date:  30 October 2025

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.