General Operatives (BOS)

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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next General Operative (BOS) within our Building Maintenance Division?

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What we are looking for…

You will be reliable, adaptable and committed to delivering a high-quality service to our tenants and customers. You will have experience carrying out general labouring duties within a construction, maintenance or property environment and be able to undertake a range of bolt-on skills. You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative to solve problems and achieve service objectives.

You should also be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Experience of manual handling and working in a range of environments, including outdoors.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic digital skills, including the use of handheld devices to record work activities and materials.
• A full driving licence.

You will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Sounds like you? Great. 

View our job profile for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

We strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits

• Local Authority pension scheme.
• 27 days annual leave (increasing up to 34 with time) plus 8 public holidays
• Benefits portal with a range from local to national businesses

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Gary Wilkie at View email address on myjobscotland.gov.uk

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