London Borough of Camden
Labourer
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Verified Public Sector Requisition
Role Overview & Description
Summary:
To carry out labouring, driving and cleaning duties on housing, public buildings and other premises either owned or managed by the Council in accordance with best trade practice and to current standards and regulations.
Salary:
£38,544 - £41,035
Grade:
Level 2 Zone 1
Location:
Holmes Road Depot, NW5 3AP
Contract Type:
12 Months (Fixed Term)
Hours:
Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date:
Sunday 18
th
October at 2026 at 23:59
About Camden
To carry out labouring, driving and cleaning duties on housing, public buildings and other premises either owned or managed by the Council in accordance with best trade practice and to current standards and regulations.
To assist craft workers (trades) carrying out repairs and maintenance work ranging from emergency and other routine reactive repairs on numerous sites daily to single site programmed repairs and refurbishment work in occupied and void properties.
Maintenance work requires an adaptable approach to be taken in the delivery of services to tenants, leaseholders and other customers.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a Basic DBS.
All About You
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
We're looking for a reliable and Labourer who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering a great service. You'll support skilled tradespeople with repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment works across occupied and void properties.
You'll have some experience in a maintenance, construction, or property environment, along with a good understanding of building trades and safe working practices. You'll be able to work using your own initiative, communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, and manage your workload to meet service standards. We're particularly interested in candidates who:
Have experience working in a maintenance or construction environment.
Have a strong commitment to health and safety.
Can use handheld technology to receive and update work information.
Provide excellent customer service and work well as part of a team.
Share our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
If you're proactive, adaptable, and keen to develop your skills within a busy maintenance service, we'd love to hear from you.
How To Apply
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying.
To view the Job Profile, please click
HERE
or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:
http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11965750/file/document?inline
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know
that a work life balance is extremely
important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click
here
for more information on our commitment.
Asking for Adjustments
At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process
Requisition Details
- Job ID: #179
- Employer: London Borough of Camden
- Location: United Kingdom
- Closing Date: 2026-10-18T22:59:00+00:00
- Contract: Full time
- Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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