Lead Maintenance Officer - Public Realm

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a Lead Public Realm Maintenance Officer to join their Parks & Countryside team. This role involves ensuring the safety and maintenance of public spaces, conducting inspections, and working closely with various council departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and substantial experience in facilities management. Join a dynamic team and make a positive impact on the community!

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Island bus network discount

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

National and local discounts & benefits schemes

Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles

Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in property or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Full driving licence and willingness to respond to out-of-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Ensure recreation areas and public realm assets are safe and well-maintained.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in property or facilities management

Job description

37 hours per week

Do you thrive in a busy, hands-on environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Lead Public Realm Maintenance Officer to join our Parks & Countryside team. In this vital role, working in the Public Realm across the Isle of Wight, you will be ensuring our recreation areas, open spaces, and public realm assets are safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for all.

Your day-to-day tasks will include performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of our facilities and equipment. Your expertise will help to create and maintain the parks and open spaces that our community can enjoy.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and energetic team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• The chance to make a real impact on our community

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A commitment to quality service and attention to detail
• Substantial experience in property or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors and other council departments.
• A full driving licence and willingness to respond to out-of-hours emergencies.

If you're ready to take on a busy role where no two days are the same, apply now and help us keep our parks and open spaces looking their best!

For further information or an informal discussion, please contactKristian [e-mail]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are aDisability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

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unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

our values, culture and inclusivity

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