Maintenance- Housing Department

Connect 2 Dudley is seeking a skilled QR Operative to join Dudley Council

Responsibilities:

• Carry out mobile reactive repairs across the borough at housing and corporate sites
• Use skill and initiative to repair, replace components, or make situations safe
• Complete all work to required skill standards with care and efficiency
• Operate a Council vehicle; manage van stock and record materials via PDA
• Undertake authorised repairs within agreed scope without further approval
• Work independently or as part of a team; plan jobs, order materials, prioritise works, and complete documentation
• Carry out reasonable tasks within skill and competency levels
• Comply fully with Council policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with customers; provide home maintenance advice and arrange access
• Safeguard Council vehicles, tools, equipment, and site safety (especially around children)
• Be physically fit to work outdoors, at height, and attend health surveillance
• Work in dirty, confined conditions and handle heavy objects safely
• Accept flexible duties as part of workforce multi-skilling
• Undertake regular training as required
• Occasionally supervise work experience placements or mentor apprentices
• Participate in the emergency out-of-hours repairs rota
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role

THIS ROLE REQUIRES A BASIC DBS CHECK AND A VALID DRIVING LICENSE

This is an ongoing assignment providing a full 37 hour working week.

Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.