Multi Skilled Operative

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

We’re rebuilding our repairs service – and we’re looking for skilled operatives to lead the way. Quality workmanship. Professional standards. A team that has your back. If you care about standards, safety and customer service, you’ll fit right in.

Experience working within the building maintenance, repairs, or construction environment.

Experience working independently to diagnose faults and complete repairs.

Competence in at least two trade disciplines (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, decorating, tiling, etc.).

What’s the role? …

To deliver a high-quality, customer-focused repairs and maintenance service across tenanted and void properties within the London Borough of Lewisham.

The postholder will be a front-line representative of Lewisham Council, working directly in residents’ homes and across council-owned properties. The role requires competence in at least two trade disciplines, supporting flexible service delivery within a multi-skilled workforce.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

Someone who combines strong trade skills with a customer‑first approach – able to work independently, communicate clearly with residents, and consistently deliver safe, high‑quality repairs across occupied and void homes

Location

The job is primarily based on site across residents home in the borough of Lewisham

Special conditions

• Relevant City & Guilds and/or NVQ (or equivalent) in a building trade.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Full UK driving license.
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Dean.Cooper@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£44,235 - £45,852 per annum (PO1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email LewishamWorks@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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