Are you a multiskilled trades person looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference to the lives of the residents of the borough?
Join our team and help deliver safe, reliable and high-quality level access showers, and similar adaptations, that support our residents to maintain living independently in a home of their choosing.
Reporting to the Building Supervisor, your work will involve delivering our Disabled Adaptations Program to the highest of standards, enabling our residents to maintain independence and dignity.
What youll do:
- Deliver level access showers and other minor disabled adaptations to support our community
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers to achieve outstanding results
- Produce accurate reports for reactive and commissioned works
- Uphold the highest standards of health and safety in all tasks.
What Were Looking For
Someone who has three years experience in delivering level access showers and other minor disabled adaptions to support clients. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, or a similar trade. We can provide training towards this qualification for those with relevant experience within the role currently.
Experience and Skills:
- Proven experience in providing disabled adaptations
- Strong customer care skills and ability to build positive relationships
- Competent in IT, including MS Office and mobile working systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements within construction services
- Organised, proactive and able to find innovative solutions.
Personal Attributes:
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Commitment to personal development and shared learning
- Ability to work collaboratively towards shared objectives
- Demonstrates the Councils behaviours and values.
The Council is committed to continuous development of its staff. You will be encouraged and supported to continue to develop your skills, qualifications and experiences.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £33,699
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Chris Donnison, Building and HVE Service Manager, on
[email protected]
If youre passionate about safety, quality, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact on our community while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
Please note that were unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your account.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
