Job description

Multi Skilled Prevention Officer – 4 Month Contract

Location: Swindon

Rate: £16.68 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 4 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Driving Licence Required

Pay: Bi-weekly

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Prevention Officer to join Swindon Borough Council's Corporate Estates team.

This is a hands-on maintenance role for a qualified tradesperson who can carry out a wide range of repairs, compliance checks, preventative maintenance, and facilities support across the Council's operational buildings.

You will work across multiple trades, helping to ensure buildings remain safe, compliant, operational, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across corporate estate buildings.
Complete repairs across a range of trades including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and general building maintenance.
Undertake daily, weekly, and monthly compliance checks.
Support fire alarm testing, emergency response, and facilities management activities.
Conduct on-site risk assessments and identify health and safety concerns.
Facilitate contractor access and monitor works on site.
Assist with office moves and building support activities.
Use mobile technology to receive, manage, and update work orders.
Carry out quality inspections and ensure compliance standards are met.
Work safely in occupied and unoccupied buildings.
Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and materials.
Support emergency and out-of-hours works when required.

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in a core trade such as:

Carpentry
Plumbing
Plastering
Electrical
Building Maintenance
Experience working in building maintenance, repairs, or facilities management.
Multi-trade repair experience.
Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
Good IT skills, including the use of tablets and mobile technology.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Desirable

CSCS Card or Health & Safety qualification.
Fire Marshal qualification.
First Aid qualification.
Asbestos Awareness training.
Experience working within Local Authority or public sector environments.
Experience of lone working.

What's on Offer?

£16.68 per hour (Umbrella)
4 Month Contract
Location: Swindon
Company Vehicle Use
Bi-weekly Pay
Opportunity to work across a varied property portfolio.
Diverse role combining maintenance, compliance, and facilities support.
Excellent opportunity for experienced Multi-Traders, Maintenance Operatives, Facilities Technicians, Property Maintenance Operatives, or Building Operatives.