Multi Skilled Operative Public Realm - Cambridge

<h2>Multi Skilled Operative Public Realm - Cambridge </h2><p ><strong >Role: </strong><strong >Multi Skilled Operative (Public Realm) </strong> </p><p >We are seeking a skilled and adaptable individual to carry out maintenance, repair and improvement works across public realm assets, including paths, fencing, benches, bins and play equipment.<br/>The role involves inspecting public spaces such as play areas and public conveniences, recording defects and carrying out responsive repairs, including basic plumbing and carpentry. </p><p >You will respond to urgent issues including vandalism, damage and safety defects, ensuring risks to the public are addressed promptly.<br/>Duties also include supporting flood management activities such as monitoring water levels and operating sluice gates where required.<br/>You will install signage and temporary barriers in line with legislation and safe systems of work, including NRSWA requirements where applicable. </p><p >The role requires the safe use of tools, plant and equipment across a variety of maintenance and construction-related tasks.  You will work flexibly across different locations and as part of a rota undertake regular out-of-hours and standby call-out duties. </p><p >You should have experience in civil engineering, groundworks, building maintenance or multi-trade work, with practical skills in carpentry, plumbing or general construction, and a good understanding of health and safety requirements. </p><p ><b>Why join us? </b>    </p><p >As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a  <a ><b>wide range of benefits </b> </a>, including:    </p><ul><li >Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through  <a >Digital Badges  </a>  </li><li >Access to the  <a >Local Government Pension Scheme </a> (LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme   </li><li >Agile and Flexible working options    </li><li >Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave   </li><li >Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays    </li><li >Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform    </li><li >Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony    </li><li >Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role    </li><li >Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics    </li><li >Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more    </li><li >Free swimming at CCC swimming pools    </li><li >Subsidy for public transport    </li><li >Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases    </li><li >Annually negotiated pay and award progression    </li> </ul><p ><strong >Hours: </strong>This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week. </p><p ><strong >Working Pattern: </strong>Monday – Thursday 06.00 – 14.30, Friday 06.00 – 12.15 (plus out-of-hours and standby rota) </p><p ><strong >Contract: </strong>Permanent </p><p ><strong >Salary: </strong>£32,597 - £36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4) pro rata for part time </p><p ><strong >Location: </strong>Cowley Road Operational Hub </p><p ><strong >More Information:    </strong> </p><p >You can click on the links here to find out more information about <a >Staff Pay and Benefits </a>, <a >Working for the Council </a>, our <a >Values & Behaviours </a>, <a >Equality & Diversity in Recruitment </a> or <a >Our People & Culture Strategy </a>. </p><p >If you would like an informal chat, please contact Kieran Gentle email   </p><p ><strong >Application Process:                         </strong> </p><p >To be considered for this role, please follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application. </p><p >Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills,  knowledge   and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.   </p><p >If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your <a >Employee Self-Serve </a> (<em>ESS </em>) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (<em>top right of the dashboard, under the person icon </em>) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’. </p><p ><em>Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  </em> </p>