FRA Multi Trade Operative
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | 91 Kennington Lane, SE11 4HQ |
| Company: | London Borough of Lambeth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1561 |
Summary
DLO Multi Trade Operative
SO2: Starting salary £40,005 per annum incl LW
12-month Fixed Term Contract
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The postholder is responsible for being part of a multi-disciplined works team within the housing repairs function, delivering effective FRA compliant repairs within the cost and quality parameters of the DLO ensuring health and safety compliance and best practice.
About the Role
We offer a challenging, yet exciting opportunity to work within a Direct Delivery service carrying out repairs to LBL FRA remedial repairs.
You will be work closely with FRA supervisor, manager and planners to primarily deliver multi trade remedial repairs. You will ensure right first time completions, working with job planners using hand held devices to prioritise work orders.
To carry out all types of FRA compliant repairs and maintenance works both internally and externally. Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 core trade as either a carpenter with additional skills sets in at least one other trade discipline. Delivering high quality repairs and maintenance services, including new installations, maintenance and remedial works in order to complete projects to the customer or client satisfaction as directed by your line manager or other nominated designate.
You will work in a professional and flexible manner that meets the demands of customers.
Operatives must attend additional BM Trada training - initial 2 day course followed by approx. 9 months of site based assessments
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
Please upload your CV with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked on the person specification. You may give the example from your current work experience.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Omar McDermott at OMcdermott@lambeth.gov.uk.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 21 April 2024.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme