Multi Skilled Operative / Groundworker

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Multi Skilled Operative / Groundworker at Rochdale Council. This is a full-time temporary role for the next 2 - 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the role?

Rochdale Council are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative / Groundworker to be part of a reactive and planned maintenance team providing a quality building maintenance service to the customers of Rochdale Borough Council. Carry out multi trade repairs / installs within set timescales in a manner that demonstrates a high regard for customer care, and a high standard of workmanship, efficiency and compliance with customer / contract requirements.

What are your responsibilities?

• To ensure all Ground works undertaken, including but not inclusive of the installation of ramps/steps, flagging/paving, and drainage, within the control of the operative, is carried out in a proper manner and in accordance with the required standards and legislation.
• Undertake multi trade works to a high standard, such as, but not inclusive of, brickwork, roofing repairs, basic joinery, plastering and redecoration.
• To carry out reactive and planned works throughout the Borough of Rochdale, in both a domestic and commercial setting, on a wide variety of building types and premises.
• Occasionally undertake works in potentially higher risk environments and properties.
• To carry out works in association with the councils Home Improvement Agency (HIA).
• Undertake any additional tasks that are within the remit, and/or skillset, of the existing role.
• To undertake the pre - measurement of jobs, for the purpose of ordering materials, and assisting Team Leaders with quotations.
• To work with the MPS team leaders to ensure a high quality service is provided at all times.
• Work on an individual basis, using own initiative and with minimal supervision, following the councils lone working procedures.
• Work alongside other trades to carry out larger projects, ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• To ensure that safe and responsible methods of working are employed and followed at all times in accordance with current health and safety legislation through reading, understanding and helping to produce risk assessments, safe systems of work and method statements with team leaders.
• Ability to be able to recognise other defects when carrying out job specific tasks and inform the relevant personnel.
• To work at height when the role requires.
• The role is mainly ground works based, such as flagging, DDA ramps and steps etc.

What skills do you Need?

• Must have previous Multi Skilled Operative / Groundworker experience.
• Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the public, and other members of staff including managers.
• Must be physically fit and healthy, as you will mostly be working outside and lifting heavy items
• Valid Enhanced DBS on the update Service.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Next Steps:

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