Landscape Operative

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking a skilled Building & Play Maintenance Operative. In this role, you'll undertake various building maintenance tasks including plumbing, painting, and joinery. The ideal candidate will have a core building background, strong organization skills, and the ability to work independently. The position requires travel within the Council's district and necessitates a full driving licence. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community projects.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Personal and professional development opportunities

Opportunities to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience in basic plumbing, painting, joinery and handy person tasks.
• Ability to open and close sites across the building portfolio.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day building maintenance tasks.
• Undertake building and landscape maintenance across the Councils' properties.
• Meet building contractors on site.

Skills

Core building trade background

Multi-skill across minor repairs

Good organization skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Position

Closing date: 01 February 2026

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Amber Valley Borough Council are looking for an experienced multiskilled and highly motivated Building & play Maintenance Operative.

About the role

Located within the Building & Open Spaces business unit, the role will focus on day to day building maintenance tasks. This will include basic plumbing, painting, joinery and handy person tasks. Additionally, there will be a requirement to undertake building and landscape maintenance/improvement works across the Councils property and land portfolio.

Responsibilities

You will ideally have a core building trade background with the ability to multi-skill across a wide range of minor repair needs (e.g. plumbing, joinery, plastering, brickwork). You will also have good organisation skills and be able to work on your own initiative with the minimum of supervision.

The role will also include on occasions, the ability to open and close sites across the building portfolio, take utility readings and meet building contractors on site.

Requirements

If you are a motivated team player, who is looking for a varied, rewarding and challenging role, have excellent communication and administration skills, work well under your own initiative, then we’re keen to hear from you.

The role will include some travel, mainly within the Amber Valley Borough Council district; you should hold a full driving licence and ideally have access to your own vehicle.

Flexibility and a positive attitude are a must. The work pattern will be Monday to Friday - 9.00 am - 3.00 pm.

How to apply

For further information contact Kevin Farrow - Buildings Officer on 01773 841504 or at [e-mail]

To apply, please visit Amber Valley Borough Council’s website at: www.ambervalley.gov.uk/jobs

CVs are not accepted.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to make a difference

Legal

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.