Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. 

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

R&M is a service area within Coventry City Council which provides repair and maintenance services to Coventry City’s operational, commercial and school portfolio.  We have a dedicated team with over 30 years’ experience of completing emergency and responsive repairs, planned preventative maintenance schedules and property improvements and refurbishments. 

The R&M team is multi-disciplined providing building works, refurbishments, general maintenance, gas servicing, maintenance and installations, electrical works and a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year emergency call out service across all trades.

The service area aims to:

• Ensure that the all statutory compliance with industry standards, British standards and relevant Approved Codes of Practice are achieved.
• Repairs are carried out swiftly and to a high standard
• Projects are delivered on time and on budget

We are seeking positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven professionals who care about the development of our great city to join our busy, top performing, forward thinking Regulation services.

What is the job role?

To carry out a broad range of construction, repair, and maintenance tasks across residential, commercial, or public sector properties, ensuring all works are delivered to a high professional standard. The role requires the application of multiple trade skills—including bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, and basic plumbing—while adhering to health and safety standards and organisational procedures. The postholder must demonstrate a sound understanding of building regulations, compliance requirements, and the principles of structural integrity, including the ability to interpret structural calculations and technical drawings. The builder/multi-skilled worker is expected to work independently and collaboratively, contributing to the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of construction and maintenance projects.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced building construction engineer to carry out carry out the following, but not limited to, responsibilities - 

- Interpret and work from technical drawings, specifications, and structural calculations, ensuring all work complies with relevant building regulations and industry standards.

- Ensure all works are completed safely, in accordance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and company policies.

- Maintain compliance with current building regulations, codes of practice, and quality standards relevant to the tasks being undertaken.

- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, contributing to the timely and cost-effective delivery of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

- Identify and report any structural or compliance issues, defects, or potential hazards, escalating where necessary to supervisors or project managers.

- Undertake accurate measurements, calculations, and estimates as required for the completion of works or to assist with project planning, quotations and materials ordering.

- Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and colleagues, ensuring a high standard of customer service and clear communication at all times.

- Record and report progress and completion of work using job management systems, tablets, or paperwork, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.

- Assist in the training and mentoring of apprentices or junior staff, where appropriate, sharing knowledge and ensuring safe working practices.

- Attend training sessions and toolbox talks as required, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of health and safety, building regulations, and multi-trade best practices.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview dates: To be confirmed. 

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council