Cheltenham Borough Council
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Are you a skilled multi-trade operative ready to deliver quality repairs and maintenance? Cheltenham Borough Council has an exciting Senior Multi Skilled Operative opportunity! Location: Cheltenham, GL50 9SA Salary: £32,597 - £34,434 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 26 April 2026 Come and work for an award-winning organisation! We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team. Senior Multi Skilled Operative - The Role: You will work with Repairs Supervisors and the Logistics Co-ordinator to provide effective and efficient multi-trade repair, maintenance and replacement services to occupied and unoccupied homes. You will undertake a breadth of repairs across various trades, consistently demonstrating quality workmanship and the excellent behaviours expected of a Senior Trades Person. Your performance will be assessed through the multi-trade skills and behaviour matrix, with training provided where needed. Senior Multi Skilled Operative - Key Responsibilities: - Carry out day-to-day multi-trade repairs and maintenance including groundworks, bricklaying, roofing repairs, general building works and all associated tasks - Provide supervision and training to junior trades, trainees and apprentices when require - Demonstrate competency in carpentry, plumbing and household appliance installation and removal - Take responsibility for vehicles, plant and materials, maintaining them to a high standard - Plan daily duties effectively to ensure efficiency and safety for workforce, contractors, tenants and the public - Work collaboratively with the repairs team to continuously improve service delivery - Understand and assist in delivering safeguarding policies and tailored services to vulnerable tenants Senior Multi Skilled Operative - You: - Demonstrable experience carrying out multi-trade work across various building disciplines - Competent van driver comfortable working in town environments - Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and Asbestos Regulations - Experience in manual handling and working safely from ladders and in confined spaces - Effective communicator able to work diplomatically with colleagues, tenants, leaseholders and the public - Ability to use Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for job recording and material ordering - Logical problem-solver with a mature approach to diverse tasks and continuous learning Benefits: - An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays) - A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours - A comprehensive programme of learning and development - Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering - Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes - Access to free counselling services - Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan - A cycle to work scheme - Low-cost town centre parking - A commitment to employee wellbeing Closing Date: 26 April 2026 To submit your CV for this exciting Senior Multi Skilled Operative opportunity, click Apply today!
10/04/2026
Full time
Are you a skilled multi-trade operative ready to deliver quality repairs and maintenance? Cheltenham Borough Council has an exciting Senior Multi Skilled Operative opportunity! Location: Cheltenham, GL50 9SA Salary: £32,597 - £34,434 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 26 April 2026 Come and work for an award-winning organisation! We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team. Senior Multi Skilled Operative - The Role: You will work with Repairs Supervisors and the Logistics Co-ordinator to provide effective and efficient multi-trade repair, maintenance and replacement services to occupied and unoccupied homes. You will undertake a breadth of repairs across various trades, consistently demonstrating quality workmanship and the excellent behaviours expected of a Senior Trades Person. Your performance will be assessed through the multi-trade skills and behaviour matrix, with training provided where needed. Senior Multi Skilled Operative - Key Responsibilities: - Carry out day-to-day multi-trade repairs and maintenance including groundworks, bricklaying, roofing repairs, general building works and all associated tasks - Provide supervision and training to junior trades, trainees and apprentices when require - Demonstrate competency in carpentry, plumbing and household appliance installation and removal - Take responsibility for vehicles, plant and materials, maintaining them to a high standard - Plan daily duties effectively to ensure efficiency and safety for workforce, contractors, tenants and the public - Work collaboratively with the repairs team to continuously improve service delivery - Understand and assist in delivering safeguarding policies and tailored services to vulnerable tenants Senior Multi Skilled Operative - You: - Demonstrable experience carrying out multi-trade work across various building disciplines - Competent van driver comfortable working in town environments - Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and Asbestos Regulations - Experience in manual handling and working safely from ladders and in confined spaces - Effective communicator able to work diplomatically with colleagues, tenants, leaseholders and the public - Ability to use Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for job recording and material ordering - Logical problem-solver with a mature approach to diverse tasks and continuous learning Benefits: - An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays) - A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours - A comprehensive programme of learning and development - Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering - Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes - Access to free counselling services - Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan - A cycle to work scheme - Low-cost town centre parking - A commitment to employee wellbeing Closing Date: 26 April 2026 To submit your CV for this exciting Senior Multi Skilled Operative opportunity, click Apply today!
Permanent – Full Time – 40 Hours
We are looking to recruit a Responsive Repairs & Voids Supervisor to join our team in East London.
About the Role
Working to deliver the best quality service, you’ll be responsible for working closely with operatives, sub-contractors and senior management to ensure the contract requirements are not only met but exceeded. You’ll drive excellent service standards, influencing profitability and basic budget management, Health, Safety and Environmental management and compliance, whilst ensuring ensure exceptional customer relationships are maintained.
About You
Candidates will have previous experience with a trade background (i.e., plumbing, multi skilled, carpentry etc), ideally within a social housing environment, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships. Well organised, with good Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge, you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the aptitude to communicate at all levels and will be IT literate.
Benefits
26 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension plan, private healthcare, life assurance, training and development, funded professional subscription, share save, Work Perks discount and offer scheme, extensive wellbeing benefits and resources including online advice, guides, counselling support, 24hr digital GP, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, paid voluntary work, enhanced family polices and we will accommodate requests for flexible working where possible.
About Us
Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.
With over 800 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.
Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.
MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel
23/03/2022
Permanent
Permanent – Full Time – 40 Hours
We are looking to recruit a Responsive Repairs & Voids Supervisor to join our team in East London.
About the Role
Working to deliver the best quality service, you’ll be responsible for working closely with operatives, sub-contractors and senior management to ensure the contract requirements are not only met but exceeded. You’ll drive excellent service standards, influencing profitability and basic budget management, Health, Safety and Environmental management and compliance, whilst ensuring ensure exceptional customer relationships are maintained.
About You
Candidates will have previous experience with a trade background (i.e., plumbing, multi skilled, carpentry etc), ideally within a social housing environment, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships. Well organised, with good Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge, you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the aptitude to communicate at all levels and will be IT literate.
Benefits
26 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension plan, private healthcare, life assurance, training and development, funded professional subscription, share save, Work Perks discount and offer scheme, extensive wellbeing benefits and resources including online advice, guides, counselling support, 24hr digital GP, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, paid voluntary work, enhanced family polices and we will accommodate requests for flexible working where possible.
About Us
Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.
With over 800 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.
Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.
MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel
Permanent – Full Time – 40 Hours
We are looking to recruit a Responsive Repairs & Voids Supervisor to join our team in East London.
About the Role
Working to deliver the best quality service, you’ll be responsible for working closely with operatives, sub-contractors and senior management to ensure the contract requirements are not only met but exceeded. You’ll drive excellent service standards, influencing profitability and basic budget management, Health, Safety and Environmental management and compliance, whilst ensuring ensure exceptional customer relationships are maintained.
About You
Candidates will have previous experience with a trade background (i.e., plumbing, multi skilled, carpentry etc), ideally within a social housing environment, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships. Well organised, with good Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge, you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the aptitude to communicate at all levels and will be IT literate.
Benefits
26 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension plan, private healthcare, life assurance, training and development, funded professional subscription, share save, Work Perks discount and offer scheme, extensive wellbeing benefits and resources including online advice, guides, counselling support, 24hr digital GP, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, paid voluntary work, enhanced family polices and we will accommodate requests for flexible working where possible.
About Us
Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.
With over 800 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.
Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.
MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel
23/03/2022
Permanent
Permanent – Full Time – 40 Hours
We are looking to recruit a Responsive Repairs & Voids Supervisor to join our team in East London.
About the Role
Working to deliver the best quality service, you’ll be responsible for working closely with operatives, sub-contractors and senior management to ensure the contract requirements are not only met but exceeded. You’ll drive excellent service standards, influencing profitability and basic budget management, Health, Safety and Environmental management and compliance, whilst ensuring ensure exceptional customer relationships are maintained.
About You
Candidates will have previous experience with a trade background (i.e., plumbing, multi skilled, carpentry etc), ideally within a social housing environment, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships. Well organised, with good Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge, you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the aptitude to communicate at all levels and will be IT literate.
Benefits
26 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension plan, private healthcare, life assurance, training and development, funded professional subscription, share save, Work Perks discount and offer scheme, extensive wellbeing benefits and resources including online advice, guides, counselling support, 24hr digital GP, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, paid voluntary work, enhanced family polices and we will accommodate requests for flexible working where possible.
About Us
Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.
With over 800 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.
Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.
MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel
Permanent – Full Time – 40 Hours
We are looking to recruit a Voids Supervisor to join our team covering South Essex.
About the Role
Working to deliver the best quality service, you’ll be responsible for the voids part of the organisation, working closely with operatives, sub-contractors and senior management to ensure the contract requirements are not only met but exceeded. You’ll drive excellent service standards, influencing profitability and basic budget management, Health, Safety and Environmental management and compliance, whilst ensuring ensure exceptional customer relationships are maintained.
About You
Candidates will have previous experience with a trade background (i.e., plumbing, multi skilled, carpentry etc), ideally within a social housing environment, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships. Well organised, with good Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge, you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the aptitude to communicate at all levels and will be IT literate.
Benefits
23 days holiday plus bank holidays, company uniform, pension plan, accident cover, life assurance, company van (work use only) training and development, funded professional subscription, share save, Work Perks discount and offer scheme, extensive wellbeing benefits and resources including online advice, guides, counselling support, 24hr digital GP, cycle to work, paid voluntary work, enhanced family polices and we will accommodate requests for flexible working where possible.
About Us
Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.
With over 800 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.
Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.
MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel
08/10/2021
Permanent
Permanent – Full Time – 40 Hours
We are looking to recruit a Voids Supervisor to join our team covering South Essex.
About the Role
Working to deliver the best quality service, you’ll be responsible for the voids part of the organisation, working closely with operatives, sub-contractors and senior management to ensure the contract requirements are not only met but exceeded. You’ll drive excellent service standards, influencing profitability and basic budget management, Health, Safety and Environmental management and compliance, whilst ensuring ensure exceptional customer relationships are maintained.
About You
Candidates will have previous experience with a trade background (i.e., plumbing, multi skilled, carpentry etc), ideally within a social housing environment, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships. Well organised, with good Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge, you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the aptitude to communicate at all levels and will be IT literate.
Benefits
23 days holiday plus bank holidays, company uniform, pension plan, accident cover, life assurance, company van (work use only) training and development, funded professional subscription, share save, Work Perks discount and offer scheme, extensive wellbeing benefits and resources including online advice, guides, counselling support, 24hr digital GP, cycle to work, paid voluntary work, enhanced family polices and we will accommodate requests for flexible working where possible.
About Us
Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.
With over 800 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.
Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.
MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel
HVAP – High Voltage Approved Persons
Location: national coverage / Monday to Friday working.
Day rate payable – long term contracts with on-going work and locations to be discussed.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a renewable energy company to work on remedial works at sites across the United Kingdom.
For this position you will need to be current HVAP and have performed shutdowns recently in return you will be well looked after by a traditional manager who values his workforce
My client a National FM provider is looking for a technically qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to undertake duties as an Authorised Person across Warwickshire & Staffordshire as part of the MOD safe systems of work policies and procedures. This offers a fantastic opportunity to undertake relevant training and qualifications such as High Voltage, Boilers & Pressures and Petroleum systems.
Technical Responsibilities:
Accept responsibility for the practical implementation and operation of JSP375 to support the effective and timely delivery of Additional Works, planned and response maintenance. Ensure as far as reasonably practical that all persons within the Service Delivery Area observe the requirements of JSP375.
Assess the competence of Skilled Persons for appointment to ensure suitably qualified and experienced operatives are directed to relevant tasks and review experience and performance regularly.
Produce high-quality Risk Assessments and Method Statements and, where required, issue safety programmes and Permits to Work.
Provide professional and technical support and advice to Supply Chain, DIO and end-users.
Record all tasks against the appropriate assets in the Work Manager system and ensure all documentation relating to jobs is completed, recorded and distributed in a timely manner.
Manage project work as directed by Management and confer with the Additional Works team to ensure that all works are completed to the required standards.
Review site risk registers, follow maintenance and management processes, notify Management of any defects on equipment or systems and attained and contribute to risk meetings as required.
Reduce the number of corrective actions (CARs) raised and close existing CARs within agreed timescales.
Liaise closely with Authorising Engineers and take ownership of personal training plan, familiarisation and knowledge across all sites within the Service Delivery Area, maintain accurate records within personal logbook for site attendance and activities undertaken.
What are we looking for:
To be successful as a Mobile AP you will be currently working in a similar position and have a referenceable history. HNC, or equivalent level qualification in an Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent technical qualifications & training as required by JSP 375, including emergency first aid, Fire safety, Management level qualification in H&S and Environment (e.g. SMSTS). You will be good at problem-solving, have commercial awareness, be excellent in planning and organising, as well as having good all-round technical experience.
You will be receiving a day rate at the top end of industry standard and with multiple weeks and locations we are looking for several APs and SAPs.
The position will cover a wide range of renewable electrical services and you will be part of a team of specialist electrical and mechanical engineers The sites you will be maintaining includes a number of remote locations, so a professional and polite working manner is essential as you will be working in small teams on the remedial works.
The hours of work are 8 hours a day on 5 days a week
If you are interested “click” apply online now, this is a great opportunity to work for a very reputable and growing company who work countrywide on large commercial contracts Alternatively, you can contact Leanne on (phone number removed) or you can send your up to date CV to (url removed)
Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer
07/05/2020
HVAP – High Voltage Approved Persons
Location: national coverage / Monday to Friday working.
Day rate payable – long term contracts with on-going work and locations to be discussed.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a renewable energy company to work on remedial works at sites across the United Kingdom.
For this position you will need to be current HVAP and have performed shutdowns recently in return you will be well looked after by a traditional manager who values his workforce
My client a National FM provider is looking for a technically qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to undertake duties as an Authorised Person across Warwickshire & Staffordshire as part of the MOD safe systems of work policies and procedures. This offers a fantastic opportunity to undertake relevant training and qualifications such as High Voltage, Boilers & Pressures and Petroleum systems.
Technical Responsibilities:
Accept responsibility for the practical implementation and operation of JSP375 to support the effective and timely delivery of Additional Works, planned and response maintenance. Ensure as far as reasonably practical that all persons within the Service Delivery Area observe the requirements of JSP375.
Assess the competence of Skilled Persons for appointment to ensure suitably qualified and experienced operatives are directed to relevant tasks and review experience and performance regularly.
Produce high-quality Risk Assessments and Method Statements and, where required, issue safety programmes and Permits to Work.
Provide professional and technical support and advice to Supply Chain, DIO and end-users.
Record all tasks against the appropriate assets in the Work Manager system and ensure all documentation relating to jobs is completed, recorded and distributed in a timely manner.
Manage project work as directed by Management and confer with the Additional Works team to ensure that all works are completed to the required standards.
Review site risk registers, follow maintenance and management processes, notify Management of any defects on equipment or systems and attained and contribute to risk meetings as required.
Reduce the number of corrective actions (CARs) raised and close existing CARs within agreed timescales.
Liaise closely with Authorising Engineers and take ownership of personal training plan, familiarisation and knowledge across all sites within the Service Delivery Area, maintain accurate records within personal logbook for site attendance and activities undertaken.
What are we looking for:
To be successful as a Mobile AP you will be currently working in a similar position and have a referenceable history. HNC, or equivalent level qualification in an Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent technical qualifications & training as required by JSP 375, including emergency first aid, Fire safety, Management level qualification in H&S and Environment (e.g. SMSTS). You will be good at problem-solving, have commercial awareness, be excellent in planning and organising, as well as having good all-round technical experience.
You will be receiving a day rate at the top end of industry standard and with multiple weeks and locations we are looking for several APs and SAPs.
The position will cover a wide range of renewable electrical services and you will be part of a team of specialist electrical and mechanical engineers The sites you will be maintaining includes a number of remote locations, so a professional and polite working manner is essential as you will be working in small teams on the remedial works.
The hours of work are 8 hours a day on 5 days a week
If you are interested “click” apply online now, this is a great opportunity to work for a very reputable and growing company who work countrywide on large commercial contracts Alternatively, you can contact Leanne on (phone number removed) or you can send your up to date CV to (url removed)
Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer