Builder x3

Job Vacancy

We are currently looking for an experienced Builder to join our Building Maintenance team based in Stobhill Depot, Newtongrange on a permanent basis. The role will include working on repairs and maintenance through responsive, planned and void repairs.

The role will involve repair work and maintenance across both domestic and non- domestic properties throughout Midlothian.

Suitable candidates must have a SVQ level 3 in a building discipline or equivalent level qualification eg City & Guilds, a basic disclosure check and a valid UK drivers licence.

A work van will be provided.

Ideally applicants will have previous experience working in a Local Authority or housing association setting.

ESSENTIAL

SVQ level 3 in a building discipline or equivalent level qualification eg City & Guilds

Construction Skills Certification Scheme

IOSH Working Safely or equivalent

Where the operative is required to use specific plant and equipment the post of builder requires to be trained and certified in the following equipment to allow assessment and inspection prior to the use; of ladders and steps; Stihl saws, bench tile cutter, core cutter, Kango hammer.

To be fully competent in the role the Jobholder will be required to complete the following training: Fire Awareness; Basic Safe Lifting and Handling Techniques; Asbestos  Awareness; Health and Safety for Work Equipment; Working at height/using a ladder awareness/training; General risk awareness (covering risk assessments and safe systems of work); Hand arm vibration awareness; PPE awareness; Basics of CDM; Health awareness (i.e. covering Carbon monoxide, dermatitis, respiratory disease, Noise and stress); Confined space training.

A clean driving licence

The jobholder should have previous experience in the Building trade in a maintenance environment.

The Jobholder will be required to complete the following training: Hazardous Substances; Manual Handling in a High Risk Environment; Violence at Work.

CLOSING DATE – Thursday 10th October

INTERVIEW DATE – Wednesday 16th October

Job Advert

Position Title: Builder x3

Directorate: Place

Location: Stobhill Depot

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 39

Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday – 8:00–14:30 (30mins break each day)

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 39 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,400.36 per annum. 

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.