About the role
Purpose of the job
To undertake repair and refurbishment to the Council’s housing stock and corporate properties
Principal responsibilities
1.
To carry out maintenance and repair works as per works order specification.
2.
To complete works orders regarding schedule of rates
3.
To comply with safe working practices
4.
To comply with requirements relating to vehicle maintenance (e.g. vehicle cleaning and maintaining fluid levels) and completion of associated paperwork
5.
To comply with the Council’s skilled agreement and asbestos related responsibilities, including commitment to training.
6.
Carry out reasonable allied duties to the above
7.
PDA – (personal data assistant) to operate effectively and efficiently according to NNC business objectives.
8.
Ensure that the Health and Safety of themselves and all others affected by their work is a priority and H&S procedures and policies are strictly followed and adhered to.
What will you be doing?
Purpose of the job
To undertake repair and refurbishment to the Council’s housing stock and corporate
properties. Working with the in-house Aids and Adaptions Team you will be installing level access shower rooms. Ability to install Altro marine flooring.
About you
General responsibilities applicable to all jobs
1. Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s
behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
2. Comply with the Council’s policies and procedures including (but not limited to)
safeguarding, financial regulations, promotion of equalities, customer care, agreed
audit actions and health and safety (ensuring that reasonable care is taken at all
times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons).
3. Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this
job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies
a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the interests of effective
working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and
circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in
consultation with the post holder.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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