Multi-Skilled Flagger

ReedBuryreedpublished 09/30/2026

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester (Based at 6 Knowsley Place, Angouleme Way, Bury, BL9 0EL)

Pay Rate: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour paye Contract: Full Time | 3 - 4 Month Temporary Contract

Bury Council is looking for a skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Flagger to join their successful repairs and maintenance team on a full-time basis for an initial 3-4 month contract.

This role involves carrying out all aspects of flagging, paving, drainage, pathways, groundwork and associated external repairs across council-owned properties and housing stock throughout the Borough of Bury. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality repairs and excellent customer service to residents within occupied and void social housing properties.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Carry out repairs, renewals and installations of flags, paving, paths, steps and external surfaces.
  • Complete drainage repairs and associated groundwork projects.
  • Undertake minor masonry and external building repairs.
  • Carry out work on occupied properties, void properties, planned maintenance schemes and capital investment programmes.
  • Deliver repairs to a high standard whilst following all health and safety procedures.
  • Accurately complete all required job documentation using manual or mobile systems.
  • Maintain excellent customer service standards and communicate effectively with tenants and residents.
  • Manage appointments efficiently and keep customers informed of any delays.
  • Ensure company vehicles, tools, materials and equipment are maintained and secured appropriately.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and undertake additional trade tasks in line with the Council's Multi-Skilling Agreement where appropriate.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in flagging, paving, drainage and groundwork repairs.
  • Previous experience working within social housing, local authority maintenance or a similar domestic repairs environment.
  • Experience carrying out external repair works on residential properties.
  • Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
  • Own hand tools relevant to the role.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to accurately complete job records and paperwork.
  • A company vehicle may be provided for business use only while at work

Benefits:

To apply for the Multi-Skilled Flagging position, please send your cv to