Lambeth Council
FRA Multi Trade Operative
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FRA Multi-Trade Operative
Full-time/Permanent Salary: £42,912pa (rising in annual increments to £44,235pa incl. London Weighting)
About Us
Located in the vibrant South London, Lambeth Borough is home to over 317,600 residents, spanning from Streatham to Waterloo and beyond. Our community thrives on diversity—130+ languages are spoken—making us the birthplace of the Windrush generation, home to London’s largest LGBT community, and a hub for flourishing Portuguese-speaking networks.
We are committed to delivering on our bold ambitions through our transformational strategy, Lambeth 2030 ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’, ensuring a brighter future for residents and communities.
Lambeth offers an exceptional environment:
- Outstanding schools and educational institutions
- Stunning green spaces, including Brockwell Park
- Cultural landmarks like the Black Cultural Archives
- World-class healthcare hubs,such as St Thomas’ Hospital
Explore our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours to learn more.
About the Team
Community Works is Lambeth Council’s in-house Direct Labour Organisation, responsible for delivering repairs, maintenance, and fire safety works across the borough’s housing stock. Within this, the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) team ensures that all fire safety remedial works—identified through Fire Risk Assessments—are completed efficiently, to a high standard, and in compliance with regulations.
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Operatives work collaboratively to provide safe homes for residents, maintaining strong standards in quality, compliance, and customer service. Pest assured opportunities exist to develop specialist fire safety skills and progress within the organisation.
About the Role
As an FRA Multi-Trade Operative, you will be responsible for delivering fire safety remedial works across Lambeth’s housing portfolio, including:
- Fire door repairs and maintenance
- Compartmentation works
- Fire stopping installations
Working as part of the Community Works team, you will be held responsible for ensuring all works meet the required FRA and BM Trada standards, while maintaining the highest health and safety compliance and providing exceptional customer service.
This role demands a qualified core trade with strong multi-trade skills, along with the ability to carry out high-calibre repairs in occupied residential properties.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as operatives regularly drive council vehicles to reach job sites across the borough.
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How to Apply
To progress to the interview stage, your CV and supporting statement should clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria (marked "A") on the personal specification.
Job Description & Person Specification: Download FRA Mult-Trade JD here
Key Requirements:
- Your CV/personal statement must be anonymised (all personal details removed).
- Must meet the Stonewall Champion principles of diversity and inclusion.
- DBS Basic Check and Cifas checks will be conducted.
Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Tuesday 7 July 2026
Contact for Further Discussion:
For an informal chat about this role, contact: Luke Scofield at LScofiled@lambeth.gov.uk
Company Commitments
Lambeth is proud of providing equal opportunities, ensuring safer recruitment practices. We are: ✅ A Stonewall Diversity Champion ✅ A Living Wage Employer ✅ Committed to guaranteeing interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the role’s minimum criteria.
More about our Ethos & Accreditations here.
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