Salary: £36,040 p.a. (Trade Rate for Building Craft Operative inclusive of 50% Interim Operational Allowance of £12,013 p.a.) plus other potential allowances relevant to this post. Generous holidays and pension scheme apply to this post. The hours worked are 39 per week, 2 of which accrue as up to 12 stand‑down days per year, to be taken as directed by management.
What is involved?
You will carry out roofing duties as required by the Painting, Flooring and Roofing Manager and relevant supervisory staff within the Repairs and Maintenance Service. The role also involves some multi‑skilling and applicants with experience of general building skills will be at an advantage. You will be expected to travel to any location within County Durham.
What will I need?
You will need NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a roofing related discipline and trade apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Experience of working at a similar level within a commercial environment is essential. Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in these roles, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in‑house Driver Induction Assessment.
Interviews
Interviews will be held (to be confirmed). We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
How to apply
Please note we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and, where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website.
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For assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 or via email RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk.
If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Anthony Shale by email at anthony.shale2@durham.gov.uk.
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