Senior Multi Skilled Operative
Job Description
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.
About the role
Are you a skilled tradesperson ready to take your career to the next level? Join Cheltenham Borough Council’s Housing Services as a Senior Multi Skilled Operative and become part of a team that’s committed to delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across our housing stock.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Carrying out a wide range of multi-trade repairs in both occupied and unoccupied homes.
• Delivering high standards in carpentry, plumbing (non-gas), roofing, bricklaying, and general building works.
• Supporting junior tradespeople, trainees, and apprentices with guidance and training.
• Ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Using a PDA to manage tasks and communicate effectively with the team.
• Contributing to safeguarding and tailored services for vulnerable tenants.
What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience in multi-trade work.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using digital tools (e.g., PDA).
• A proactive, professional attitude aligned with our organisational values: Own it, Think ‘Nolan’, Develop our learning, Think future.
Desirable Extras:
• Experience in social housing.
• CSCS card holder.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and undertake further training.
What can we do for you…
- An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
- A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
- A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
- Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
- Access to free counselling services.
- Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
- A cycle to work scheme.
- Low-cost town centre parking.
- A commitment to employee wellbeing.
