Community Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Lead

Kingsteignton Town Council; Kingsteignton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Job Today is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer for Kingsteignton Town Council. The role covers caretaking, vegetation control, waste management, and general maintenance of community spaces and assets.

You will work flexibly, about 37 hours per week, with evening and weekend rota requirements. A UK driving licence, IT skills, and strong communication are essential to support community services.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence, preferably clean.
• Proficient in IT with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work well in a small team and take initiative when needed.
• Good communication with staff, councillors and the public in writing and speaking.
• Honesy, diplomatic and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible and proactive in day-to-day duties.
• Self-motivated and committed to delivering public services to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Set up furniture in Community Hall rooms per bookings.
• Attend premises to check room booking requirements; daily cleaning.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance tasks; defibrillators upkeep.
• Carry out meter readings; paint/decorate and woodwork maintenance.
• Lock/unlock building; respond to alarms and out-of-hours repairs.
• Plant vegetation: hedge, grass cutting, weeding, bulb planting.
• Waste management: daily litter picking and bin collection.
• Maintain street furniture and update notices; ensure health & safety.

Skills

Driving Licence (UK)

IT Proficiency

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Self-motivation

Public service mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Job Today is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer for Kingsteignton Town Council. The role covers caretaking, vegetation control, waste management, and general maintenance of community spaces and assets.

You will work flexibly, about 37 hours per week, with evening and weekend rota requirements. A UK driving licence, IT skills, and strong communication are essential to support community services.