To learn the skills to assist in delivering a programme of maintenance and repairs at West Northamptonshire Council’s corporate buildings, including reactive, compliance and pre-planned work such as small decorating jobs, building checks, changing taps, unblocking toilets and maintenance tasks that support keeping WNC corporate buildings safe, warm, and dry.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
What will you be doing?
This role involves regular manual handling, working at height and using hand and power tools.
The role is field based which means that the successful applicant will be working in and around the corporate buildings. However, there will be a small amount of administration which will require the use of a computer.
The role has been identified as a fixed worker type, which means that there is no scope to work from home.
The successful candidate will be willing to train to assist with fire evacuations.
All requisite training will be provided.
About you
Are you someone who thrives on taking initiative and embraces learning opportunities? We're seeking individuals to join our team, where you'll be instrumental in maintaining and repairing our corporate buildings. Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of tasks, including addressing immediate issues and executing planned maintenance work such as small-scale renovations and routine inspections.
This role involves active engagement on-site and occasional administrative duties, all with a strong emphasis on safety protocols—training will be provided for tasks like handling equipment, working at elevated heights, and assisting in emergency evacuations. Experience is not required; we offer comprehensive training to equip you with the necessary skills. If you're ready to contribute to the safety and integrity of our buildings while gaining valuable experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.
About us
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
The following film was created by our DEI staff network group - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.
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