Location
Brixton Hill, London

Hours
Full Time

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 an FRA Multi-Trade Operative, delivering Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial repairs across the borough’s housing stock. You will work as part of a multi-disciplined team to complete high-quality, FRA-compliant repairs within cost, quality, and safety standards, ensuring all works meet BM Trada standards and current fire safety regulations.

Working closely with the FRA Supervisor, Manager, and Planners, you will efficiently complete multi-trade remedial works to a “right first time” standard, using handheld devices to manage and prioritise work orders. The role requires travelling between sites across the borough, so a full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Successful candidates will undertake BM Trada fire-door installation and maintenance training, including a two-day initial course followed by approximately nine months of site-based assessments.

Lambeth Council is a vibrant community with bold ambitions for the future through the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. Working here means contributing to a diverse and dynamic borough with exceptional schools, green spaces, cultural landmarks, and world-renowned institutions.

Experience
- Proven experience working as part of a multi-disciplined team within a housing repairs function.
- Ability to carry out all types of FRA-compliant repairs and maintenance works both internally and externally.
- Track record of delivering internal and external repairs, maintenance, installations, and remedial works to customer satisfaction.
- Competence in using PDAs or similar devices 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.
- Effective planning and organisation of workloads to meet response targets efficiently.
- Professional communication skills with customers, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Ability to build positive relationships with residents, stakeholders, and contractors.

About you
- Motivated and passionate about providing high-quality services.
- Pride in workmanship and commitment to safety and compliance.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development to maintain skills and support flexible, multi-trade working.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Carpentry or Plumbing with demonstrable additional skills in at least one other trade discipline (e.g. Drainage, Groundwork, Glazing, Plastering, Bricklaying, or Painting).
- Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
- Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and undertake a Cifas check.