Location
Brixton Hill, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Starting salary £42,912 rising in annual increments to £44,235 per annum including London Weighting

About the Role
Join Lambeth Council’s Community Works Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) as a Multi Trade Operative specialising in Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial repairs across the housing stock. You will work as part of a multi-disciplined team delivering high-quality, FRA-compliant repairs within cost, quality, and safety standards, ensuring compliance with BM Trada specifications and best practice. Working closely with the FRA Supervisor, Manager, and Planners, you will complete multi-trade remedial works efficiently and to a "right first time" standard, using handheld devices to manage and prioritise work orders. This role requires professionalism, flexibility, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Successful candidates will undertake BM Trada training including an initial two-day course followed by approximately nine months of site-based assessments. Lambeth Council offers a range of attractive employee benefits and is committed to delivering excellence through its One Lambeth Programme and values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About Us
Lambeth Council is dedicated to transforming the borough through the Lambeth 2030 Plan, fostering a connected community with bold ambitions. Located in South London, Lambeth is a diverse borough with over 317,600 residents, rich in culture and community spirit. The borough is home to vibrant neighbourhoods, exceptional schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural institutions such as the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned facilities including St Thomas's Hospital.

About the Team
Community Works is Lambeth Council’s in-house DLO delivering essential maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects that positively impact local communities. The team takes pride in providing high-quality services to keep Lambeth’s neighbourhoods safe and well-maintained.

Experience
- Proven experience working as part of a multi-disciplined team within housing repairs, delivering high-quality, cost-effective repairs and maintenance.
- Experience carrying out all types of FRA-compliant repairs and maintenance works both internally and externally.
- Skilled in a wide range of internal and external repairs, maintenance, installations, and remedial works to meet customer satisfaction.
- Ability to plan and organise workloads efficiently, optimising time, materials, transport, and equipment to meet response targets.
- Competent in using PDA or similar systems to receive instructions, record completed work, and manage materials.
- Experience maintaining vehicle stock levels to support first-fix completion and uphold vehicle care and safety standards.
- Strong communication skills to interact professionally with customers, colleagues, and supervisors, taking ownership of repairs and providing clear updates.
- Ability to build positive relationships with residents, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver excellent customer service.
- Commitment to ongoing training and development to maintain skills and support flexible, multi-trade working.

About You
Professional, flexible, and customer-focused individual with a strong work ethic. You take pride in delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance, are adaptable to working across multiple trades, and are committed to health and safety, legal, and regulatory compliance. You thrive in a team environment and are motivated to contribute positively to the community.

Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Carpentry or Plumbing as a core trade.
- Additional skills in at least one other trade discipline such as Drainage, Groundwork, Glazing, Plastering, Bricklaying, or Painting.
- Willingness to complete BM Trada training including an initial two-day course and subsequent site-based assessments.
- Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.