Technical Officer

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NLC7/9

NLC7 £25,980 - £28,635

NLC9 £30,344 - £35,151                                                                       

Enterprise and Communities has redesigned its services to deliver the council`s priority outcomes and meet the changing needs of our communities.  As the 4^thlargest authority in Scotland and the largestlocal authority landlord, we are used to delivering a highly responsive service to our tenants and customers.  We want to do more and have hugely ambitious plans to regenerate our communities, build new homes, develop Smarter Homes, create employment, attract investment to North Lanarkshire, prevent homelessness and sustain tenancies.

Based in the Housing Property Services team you will report to the Service Delivery Co-ordinator and will maintain and improve all council housing stock including multi-storey towers, retirement housing complexes and dispersed temporary accommodation.  This will involve ensuring contractor / partner compliance with contract conditions and production of contract specificationsand performance reports.  You will be required to travelthroughout the North Lanarkshire area.

An SVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline or a relevant apprenticeship that is equivalent to HNC or SVQ Level 3 isessential, as is a building trade background or moderate experience within the building repairs industry and experience in computerised work generation and inspection systems together with good communication skills.  A driving licence and access to a car is desirable due to the geographical spread of work throughout the North Lanarkshire area.

Placement on the NLC 9 scale is dependent on applicants holding/obtaining an HNC in Construction Services/CIH Level 4 – Housing Maintenance Management or a Time served tradesperson evidenced by trade qualifications or equivalent in a relevant discipline and demonstrating competence in a range of duties as detailed in the competency matrix for the post. It is envisaged that it will take applicants a minimum of 12 months to achieve this.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a criminal conviction check through Disclosure Scotland.

 

 

 

 

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you.  We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family.  This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site.  We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip.  You will only be paid for the hours that you work.