Trade Operative

Job title: Trade Operative

Salary: £33,366 - £37,938

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Leeds (work across the city from depot in LS14)

As a trade operative with Leeds City Council, you’ll be motivated by using your skills to improve the places that matter to people in Leeds.

It’s about more than routine repairs, you will make a real difference to residents and their communities by maintaining homes, buildings and facilities to a high standard as well as contributing to refurbishments and new developments.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .

About The Role

You will be part of Leeds Building Services, our in-house team which delivers a repairs and maintenance service, both responsive and planned, as well as scheduled works across the city. We work on domestic and commercial buildings across the council estate, including homes, schools, civic buildings, offices, leisure centres and community facilities.

We have a range of vacancies for qualified trades people, whether you are multi trade, single trade or a specialist craft worker. You must be committed to producing high-quality work and able to collaborate effectively as part of a team focused on delivering excellent service.

We pay a competitive salary, which varies depending on the role. If you are qualified and experienced in any of the following trades, we would love to hear from you:

• Joiner £33,366
• Bricklayer £33,366
• Floor tiler £33,366
• Plumber £33,366
• Plasterer £33,366
• CCTV/security engineer £35,235
• Stairlift engineer £35,235
• Electrician £36,124
• Heating, air conditioning or heat pump engineer £36,124
• Lift engineer - passenger and goods £36,124

Muti-skilled roles attract a salary in the range £34,314 to £37,938.

About You

As a trade operative with Leeds Building Services, you will hold a qualification certifying your skills in the relevant trade, normally at a minimum of Level 2. The qualifications required vary according to the area of work.

To see the qualifications for any of the roles, please email [email protected] to request the relevant job description(s).

For all the roles, you will also bring:

• experience of carrying out trade responsibilities to a high standard, using the appropriate tools and equipment for the job
• ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively as part of a small team or independently
• confidence using a mobile device and other digital technology to manage work and maintain records
• good communication skills supporting a commitment to excellent customer service
• full UK driving licence to travel to work locations around the city
• capacity to meet the physical demands of the role

What We Offer You

We take pride in offering the best employee experience and enabling our colleagues to do their best at work.

We provide all the tools, equipment and transport you need to do your job effectively and safely. You will be part of a supportive team where there is always someone to turn to for help and advice.

You’ll have access to a great range of staff benefits designed to take care of your finances, health and wellbeing, including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• access to 24/7 employee assistance programme
• a clear career pathway with ongoing training and development opportunities
• deals and discounts with local and national businesses plus selected monthly payment schemes to make your money go further

How To Apply

We recommend that you email us to request the relevant job description(s) before you apply by contacting us on [email protected] .

When you are ready to apply, please complete your CV and Supporting statement by clicking "apply now" explaining how your skills and experience match the essential requirements for the role, as specified in the job description.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. For more information visit Skilled Worker visa on the government website. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.