Multi Skilled Trades Operative

Job Description:

Multiskilled Trade Operative

Rate of Pay: £22 per hour Umbrella
Recruiter: Opus People Solutions, on behalf of our client North Northamptonshire Council.
Location: Kettering and Corby Depots.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Contract: Initially 3-month with potential to extend as the work is ongoing, temporary basis.

All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle as you will be required to work with availability to work across Kettering and Corby Depots.
About the Role
We are seeking an experience, skilled and versatile Multiskilled Trade Operative to join the Planned Maintenance Team with North Northamptonshire Council. The role is crucial to ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of temporary accommodation, helping to prepare and sustain housing units for occupancy.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance tasks, including:
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Tiling
  • Flooring
• Respond to repair requests in occupied accommodations.
• Conduct maintenance to prepare accommodations for new occupancy.
• Drive NNC vehicles for business use and travel between locations as required.

Essential Requirements
Qualifications:

• • Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry, Plumbing, and Multiskilled Trades.
  • Must hold an Asbestos Awareness Certificate.

Experience:

• • Workers with a complete employment history of Multiskilled Trade Operative preferably.
  • Previous experience of working on voids and repairs.
  • Previous experience of working on Council properties and Social Housing.
  • Previous experience in fitting kitchens, tiling and flooring.
  • Previous experience in Carpentry, Plumbing and Multiskilled Trade roles.

Driving:

• • Full, clean UK driving licence.
  • Access to own vehicle for commuting and occasional business use.
  • You will be required to drive North Northamptonshire Council owned vehicles.
  • Flexibility to work across both Kettering and Corby Depots.