Job Description

Job description
Are you a hands-on team player who takes pride in quality work and excellent customer service? Join our Property Services team at Reading Borough Council as a Labourer - Semi-Skilled Operative. You'll be part of a dedicated team maintaining and improving properties across Reading, helping us deliver safe, well-maintained homes and facilities for our community.



We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people, as diversity and inclusion are the keys to our success. Reading Borough Council is also a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to ensuring we have the safe working environment to be able to meet the skills we need from the wider community.

About the role:

The position is full-time Monday - Friday on site by 08:00am and leaving site at 4:00pm

We are looking for a Labourer that is skilled, motivated and keen to work in a fast moving and constantly evolving Public Sector.



As a Semi-Skilled Labourer, you will be:


Able to conduct works, in a safe and effective manner using schedule of rates and working to the Councils Pay and Productivity scheme. Assisting other trades within the property maintenance service with Reactive day to day repairs for Reading and Wokingham, but also Voids and Planned Maintenance when required. Managing van stock and assess works to ensure the right materials and time to complete a first-time fix. Working closely with colleagues, managers and other departments to produce efficient polite and professional service for our customers. A good communicator with building/decorating knowledge as well as other basic skills and be able to demonstrate relevant experience within the construction industry. The majority of the work will in and around tenanted properties, care must always be exercised to avoid damage to occupants' property. All tenants/customers and colleagues will be always treated with courtesy and respect. Working closely with trades to assist with fencing, roofing, carpentry, plastering and brickwork. Also, to undertake small repairs or decorating works alone, for example: small fence repairs, mould wash and seal, make safe areas and delivery of humidifiers/heaters etc. Full valid manual driving licence.

You will be part of a team that relies on everyone to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you will also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place to live and work.



Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team -

work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency -

show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious -

be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading -

maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

What we offer:

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you will get a great feel for that, working in our friendly and collaborative environment.



A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:


Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave Training and development opportunities A wide range of flexible working opportunities Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax Uniform and PPE provided.

T

o arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue - Assistant Housing Repairs and Maintenance Manager -

Sean.Donaghue@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interviews will be taking place in person at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX