General Maintenance Person

North Devon; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

Job summary

North Devon Council's Property Team is seeking a reliable general maintenance person to provide efficient, practical maintenance and facilities support across residential and commercial properties, land and engineering assets. The role ensures buildings and land are safe, compliant and well maintained for tenants, residents and stakeholders.

Your responsibilities include carrying out general maintenance tasks, inspections, safety checks and minor repairs, supporting building operations, and

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance or handyman duties within property, housing, or facilities environment.
• Good understanding of safe working practices, manual handling, and working at height.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repair tasks (decorating, plumbing, carpentry, tiling, small external works).
• Undertake routine property and land inspections, safety checks, and minor defect repairs; escalate as needed.
• Support operation of residential and commercial buildings and land, including facilities tasks and office moves.
• Monitor contractor-delivered services (cleaning, grounds maintenance) and ensure standards are met.
• Provide on-site support for contractors, tenants, residents and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Dispose of waste or items left in properties and maintain safe handling and procedures.
• Maintain tools and PPE in safe working condition and use IT systems to log work.

Skills

General maintenance

Handyman duties

Manual handling

Full UK driving licence

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Job details

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Package We offer a supportive environment in an organisation with flexible working hours and a Local Government Pension scheme. We believe in valuing diversity and are committed to equal opportunities as a Disability Confident Employer

North Devon Council's Property Team is looking for a reliable, experienced general maintenance person to provide efficient, practical maintenance and facilities support across the Council's residential and commercial properties, land and engineering assets, ensuring buildings and land are safe, compliant, and well maintained, while delivering a high-quality service to tenants, residents, and stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carry out a range of general maintenance and minor repair tasks, including decorating, basic plumbing, carpentry, furniture assembly, tiling and small external works
• Undertake routine property and land inspections, safety checks and minor defect repairs, maintaining accurate records and escalating specialist issues where required
• Support the safe and effective operation of residential and commercial buildings and land, including facilities tasks, office moves, signage, access arrangements and minor surface repairs
• Monitor and supplement contractor-delivered services such as cleaning and grounds maintenance, ensuring agreed standards are met
• Provide site access and on-site support for contractors, tenants, residents and colleagues in a professional and helpful manner
• Remove and arrange disposal of waste or items left in properties, ensuring safe handling and compliance with procedures
• Maintain tools, ladders, equipment and personal protective equipment in a safe working condition
• Use IT systems to record work activity, retrieve information, update records and support service delivery

Ideally you should have:

• Experience of carrying out general maintenance, repairs or handyman duties, ideally within a property, housing, construction or facilities environment
• Good understanding of safe working practices, including manual handling, working at height and the safe use of tools and equipment
• Ability to inspect properties, identify defects, prioritise work and complete minor repairs to a good standard
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with tenants, residents, contractors and colleagues
• Ability to work independently using initiative, while also contributing positively as part of a team
• Basic IT skills, including the ability to input, retrieve and maintain accurate records using work management systems
• Full UK driving licence

The successful candidate will be dependable, proactive and safety-conscious, with a flexible approach and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service. You will be confident working across multiple locations, able to manage practical tasks with minimal supervision, and comfortable communicating with a range of people in a clear and professional way.

Interview Date: 23 September 2026

If you have not heard by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.