Skilled Tradesperson

Salary: £36,124 - £37,938

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date To be confirmed following shortlisting.

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Property Services - Transforming Spaces and Crafting Excellence

We are searching for skilled, motivated and dependable Carpentry based tradesperson with other various skill sets to carry out repairs and maintenance of our housing stock.

You'll be diving into a mix of tasks, from tackling reactive maintenance to prepping vacant properties for new tenants creating better living spaces for our customers. You will ensure tasks are done right by following instructions and prioritising health and safety. You will utilise a keen eye for detail to assess finished work and ensure it meets the standards set - both in terms of the quality of the workmanship and the service we deliver to tenants.

We invite applications from individuals with City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications, or those with demonstrated experience in construction trades, who are eager to further develop their skills. Preferably, candidates should have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in construction, with exposure to diverse trade backgrounds.

If you're organised, motivated, and committed to contributing to a high-quality service, we encourage you to apply!

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specificationbefore you apply as well asOur Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact David Cawood, Property Services Team Manager, at David.cawood@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01722 434481.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

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Application process

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