Trades Operative

• Salary: £14.62 - £15.85 PAYE per hour
• Location: Leicester
• Job Type: Full-time, with potential for temp to perm after 13 weeks

Join Leicester City Council as a Trade Operative and become part of an organisation where people truly matter and job satisfaction is guaranteed. This role offers the opportunity to start each day from home and travel to various locations within the city to carry out maintenance tasks, with all necessary tools and a vehicle provided.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Start the day from home, travelling to the first job by 8am using a council-provided vehicle equipped with all necessary building materials and electrical plant.
• Carry out various maintenance tasks throughout the city, including carpentry, plastering, roofing, and ground working.
• Utilise a work mobile phone to receive and manage job allocations from the Works Planning team.
• Typically finish work at 4pm from Monday to Thursday and at 3.30pm on Friday, allowing for personal time in the evenings.
• Occasionally work overtime in the evenings and weekends, with ample notice provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Full valid driving licence.
• Proven experience in the carpentry, plastering, roofing, or ground working industry.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with the public and colleagues.

Benefits:

• Access to a fully equipped vehicle for work purposes.
• Provision of a work mobile phone.
• Regular working hours with early finishes on Fridays.
• Opportunities for overtime with notice.
• Potential for permanent employment after 13 weeks.

Benefits through Reed:

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• User-friendly online system for managing timesheets, holiday requests, and employment documents.
• Free training, access to discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for the Trade Operative position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role ASAP.