Our repairs and improvements team are looking for a motivated person to join our responsive repairs team focusing on Damp and Mould treatment works. You will be joining a busy team which undertakes all type of repairs and improvements across a diverse range of occupied and vacant properties across South Derbyshire.
We are looking for a Multi Skilled operative who can support the team to deliver a right first-time approach whilst exceeding our customers’ expectations.
We pride ourselves on high standards of workmanship and work with safety at the forefront of everything we do.
Flexibility is key as you will be required to be available for call out /stand by duties. A full driving license is required.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and regularly replenish impress stock of materials including recording usage on PDA
- Specify and order specialist materials where required to complete task. Minimise wastage
- Ensure all goods received notes and paperwork are returned to the Response admin team
- Using PDA correctly, completely and in real time
- Previous experience of damp and mould works
- Have working knowledge of NatFed SOR codes
- Standby log sheets, Material orders, Vehicle report sheets, policy procedure paperwork
- Inform Planners/Admin team of work tickets requiring cancelling, follow on works or change in status
- Ensure the safe, effective use of tools and plant ensuring they are regularly maintained and serviced and supervisor is notified of any loss or damage
- Compliance with all company policy and procedures
- Understand and abide with the Health & Safety regulations and ensure all work practices are safe
- Carry out risk assessments, reporting bad practice and dangerous occurrences to supervisor
- Achieving recognition under the CSCS Scheme
- Always act as an ambassador for SDDC
- To deliver quality workmanship within your specific trades and without close supervision
- Meet appointments as agreed with tenants
- Complete work first time wherever possible
- On completion of work inspect quality and be satisfied before leaving the customer
- Take responsibility for supervising apprentices if assigned and the quality of their work.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Substantial experience in the building industry to acquire the skills and techniques of your specialised trade and a secondary trade
- City and Guilds qualification up to (NVQ level 3) or relevant experience in one trade and others
- Good Knowledge or experience of local authority housing repairs desirable
- Holder of relevant current construction skills certification scheme CSCS site operative card?
- Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Legislation
- Ability to prioritise work loads
- Good timekeeper with organisation and planning skills including strategic thinking and priority setting
- Self-motivation skills and a good team player
- The ability to make sound judgements and decisions in line with the South Derbyshire District Councils Housing Repairs Policy
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Full driving licence as a work van will be provided
In return the client offers the below benefits:
Van and uniform. Tools are also provided (but not basic hand tools)
Local Government pension scheme
Comprehensive training and opportunities for personal development and promotion
Provisional Interview Date: 2 June 2025
