The City of Lincoln Council is looking for a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson to join our Housing Repair team in Lincoln. You will be responsible for installing level access showers, widening doors, and making minor adaptations such as fitting grab handles and stair rails. As well as undertaking general repair and maintenance tasks including bathroom and kitchen repairs and installations.
If you have experience in these areas and a passion for improving accessibility and safety, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in our community. Your work will contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals.
In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description which matches your core trade(s) (Bricklayer, Electrician, Flat Roofer / Tiler, Joiner, Labourer, Painter, Plasterer or Plumber). You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section of each job description, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement. Please also state your core trade within your application.
Key responsibilities:
- Install walk-in showers, including tiling, plumbing work, and floor work.
- Installations of over-bath showers, including tiling and plumbing works.
- Kitchen and bathroom repairs / upgrades
- Undertake core trade tasks in both occupied and void properties when required.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in a similar multi-skilled role, preferably in aids and adaptations.
- Proficiency in one of the following core trades: Bricklayer, Electrician, Flat Roofer / Tiler, Joiner, Labourer / Driver, Painter, Plasterer or Plumber.
- CSCS Card or willing to undertake training.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to develop technical skills and adapt to changing technologies.
Benefits we offer:
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- Power tools.
- Company uniform / PPE.
- Company tablet.
- Flexible working options considered.
- Work based within the City of Lincoln boundary.
- Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).
- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
- Health and Wellbeing support.
- Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
- Free on-site parking at Hamilton House.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jaron Hine-Maddock (Maintenance Team Leader) on jaron.hine-maddock@lincoln.gov.uk
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires a basic DBS check.
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the Revenues & Benefits Shared Service based at North Kesteven District Council Offices, Sleaford.
The role will involve supporting the service to administer council tax for two local authority areas. The service administers council tax, business rates and locally administered benefits as well as enforcing on any associated arrears / debts. It is a fast-paced environment with a high customer demand.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Completing Revenues & Benefits system reconciliations.
- Reviewing and approving bills and benefit notifications being issued for print.
- Considering and responding to customer enquiries.
- Scrutinising and improving internal procedures.
- Undertaking reviews of council tax discounts and exemptions.
- Supporting the Council Tax Administration Team with clerical duties.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise day to day workloads.
- An understanding of adhering to and maintaining confidentiality.
- GCSE’s (or equivalent) to include English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to the role.
- Free on-site parking at our Sleaford offices.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sharon Hylton (WBL Team Leader) on sharon.hylton@lincoln.gov.uk
In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.
The City of Lincoln Council has an exciting opportunity for a Plumber to join our team.
You will be part of the Housing Repairs Team, who are responsible for repairing and maintaining 7,800 properties throughout Lincoln. We pride ourselves on providing quality housing and repairs for our tenants.
We are looking for a friendly and approachable candidate who will underpin our core values to provide excellent customer care to the residents of Lincoln.
We work on a three-tier pay grading approach depending on experience – standard trade, associate task and multi-task. There are opportunities to develop through the tiers.
The role will be full time (37hrs per week Mon-Fri) and permanent. Standby and overtime opportunities are also available.
The opportunity for further training and development is available for the right candidate.
Candidates must have a full driving licence.
- Carry out all installations, repairs and maintenance work required by the Authority and all other plumbing duties.
- Ability to problem solve to achieve an effective repair.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and customers.
- Ability to make decisions on how to carry out an effective repair or renew.
- Experience of being responsible for business vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to transport oneself around the city.
- NVQ 2 in plumbing or time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- Company uniform/PPE.
- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail/supermarkets and homeware/tech).
For an informal discussion, please contact Adrian Bullimore (Maintenance Team Leader) on adrian.bullimore@lincoln.gov.uk
This is an opportunity to join our expanding Legal Service team. We are looking for a Solicitor experienced in commercial property matters to provide a comprehensive service to support the Legal Service Manager in the provision of legal advice to officers and members working towards the Council’s ambitions vison to improve the city.
We are looking for a commercially minded Solicitor or Barrister who will ideally have experience in commercial property matters and a knowledge of residential conveyancing would be desirable. Experience of Property work will include negotiation and drafting of commercial leases, licenses and sales of land. They will also have experience drafting clawback and overage provisions. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by a local authority in the management of the property portfolio and sales at best value and experience of advising on a wide range of property matters.
This work will be integral to the maintenance and development of the portfolio of properties owned by the Council and contributing to income generation. The work will involve contributing to the exciting, high profile, capital projects the Council is investing in and obtaining funding for. Experience of drafting and advising on commercial contracts and subsidy control would also be desirable.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
- Have experience of local government law and how it affects the framework within which the public sector operates.
- Have experience of advising members and providing general advice to officers as required on all aspects of Property Law.
- Have a good understand of how local government projects are funded.
- Be able to demonstrate good negotiating skills.
- Be commercially minded.
For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Simpson (Legal Service Manager) on louise.simpson@lincoln.gov.uk
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires a standard DBS check.
This is an opportunity to join our expanding Legal Service team. We are looking for a solicitor experienced in contract matters to provide a comprehensive service to support the Legal Service Manager in the provision of legal advice to officers and members working towards the Council’s ambitions vison to improve the city.
We are looking for a commercially minded Solicitor or Barrister who will ideally have experience in contract matters and a good understanding of the new Procurement Act. Contract experience will include negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts, NEC Contracts and JCT. They will also have experience of extending, varying and novating contracts and experience of terminating contracts. A good understanding of property and planning matters would also be desirable.
This work will be integral to the maintenance and development of the services provided by the Council and contribute to the delivery of these services. The work will involve contributing to the exciting, high profile, projects the Council is investing in and obtaining funding for, so understanding of grant funding agreements and how funding is obtained is necessary.
- Have experience of advising members and providing general advice to officers as required on all aspects contract law.
- Have a good understand of how local government projects are funded and subsidy control.