Overview
Reference: CCC00459
Description: Join Our Skilled Trades Team
Multi Skilled Operatives – Carpentry | Plumbing | Electrical
Are you a talented tradesperson with a primary skill in carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work, but confident across multiple trades?
We’re looking for experienced Multi Skilled Operatives to join our busy Housing Maintenance and Voids Team, helping to keep our homes safe, well-maintained, and fit for the future.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a key part of our responsive and planned maintenance service, you’ll work in both domestic and commercial settings, handling a wide range of tasks, including:
Plumbing and pipework repairs
Carpentry and joinery
Minor electrical works
Painting, decorating and finishing
General building maintenance
You’ll deliver essential repairs, upgrades, and refurbishments, making a visible impact every day for our residents and local community.
Your Responsibilities
Carry out a wide range of skilled maintenance tasks
Work flexibly across multiple trades to get the job done right first time
Deliver exceptional customer service to tenants and clients
Keep accurate job records and paperwork
Support apprentice development
Optional: Participate in our emergency out-of-hours call-out rota
What We’re Looking For
A primary trade in Carpentry, Plumbing, or Electrical
Strong multi-trade experience across the construction or maintenance sectors
Valid UK driving licence (essential)
Great time management and a "get-it-done" mindset
Practical problem-solving and a commitment to safe working
A team player who can also work independently and responsibly
Desirable Skills & Experience
Recognised trade qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ)
Experience working in social housing, public sector or local authority settings
Willingness to undertake additional training or upskilling
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a trusted, respected team serving the community, where your work makes a real difference. In return, we offer:
A positive and inclusive work environment
Regular training and development opportunities
Secure employment with a forward-thinking Council
A role where no two days are the same
If you're a skilled and motivated professional who takes pride in high-quality work and delivering for the community—we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build a better Cambridge.
A full driving licence is required for this role.
What we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
Subsidy for public transport
Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week.
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,124 – £40,476, dependent on skills and experience
(City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.
Location: Cambridge City based from our Cowley Rd Ops Hub
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact peter.gale@cambridge.gov.uk.
Application Process: You can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
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Location:
Salary: *GBP*36,124 – *GBP*40,476, dependent on skills and experience
(City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
