Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Great Wenham Hub CO7 6PS £35,930 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full Time, 37 hours per week Permanent Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for We are looking for Bricklayers/Groundworkers to join our Trades Team in Great Wenham.
To be successful, you will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role This is an opportunity to join the councils in a new dynamic housing repairs team.
You will be responsible for undertaking high quality responsive external ground working and bricklaying works to our tenants homes and communal areas.
You will provide outstanding customer service and excellent standards of performance to the public and residents of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
About you We are looking for experienced trades operatives with strong technical skills and working knowledge gained in either a commercial or public sector environment.
You will need to have a focused customer service approach and be adaptable and resourceful when working in a team or independently across the Babergh and Mid Suffolk districts.
You will need to have gained either a City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 minimum in bricklaying or Trowel Operations or have gained significant relevant experience.
About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts.
We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work.
With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development.
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support Programme.
Employee Assist Programme.
Health Care Options.
For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org) .
Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go!
We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting).
This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this job opportunity.
If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Andrew Wade by either calling 01449 724760 or emailing Closing date: 5pm, 28 November 2024.
When applying, please ensure: that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.