Job Description

Salary

An annual salary of 37,280 to 40,777

Contractual hours

36.25

Basis

Full time

Region

East Midlands

Package

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee benefits programme'

Date posted

17/12/2025

Voids Chargehand

We are looking for someone to join our busy in-house team to support the delivery of our Void properties repair service. You will help the Team Leaders effectively manage the operational delivery of repairs to the council's tenanted and empty properties with a focus on the work of external responsive and voids contractors.

Working with other parts of the service you will help to achieve resource efficiencies and improve productivity through the effective management and administration of both the internal and external workforce and systems. Ideally, we are looking for a tradesperson with some supervisory/management experience and of using repairs software systems.

You must have a working knowledge and understanding of the relevant Health and Safety Legislation and be able to always demonstrate safe working practices. You will need to find solutions to everyday problems as they arise. You must also have effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent personal organisational skills and be able to supervise and organise the operational delivery of the work of your team.

36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of 37,280 to 40,777 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent) Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses Continued training and development opportunities


Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Richard Arkwright at richard.arkwright@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 07973974653, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

If you would like to download the full job pack, please click on the link under attachments

Applications must be made using the on-line application process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit:

Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council

and email hr@nwleicestershire.gov.uk if you have any questions.

Closing Date: 11 January 2026