Maintenance Operative

TipTopJob; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rother District Council is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our in-house Estates Maintenance Team in a varied plumbing and building maintenance role across district properties. The post covers planned, preventative and reactive tasks with plumbing as the primary trade and additional building works.

You will work across offices, public facilities and other assets, with out-of-hours cover and a strong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and customer service for residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven plumbing maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience with water systems, sanitaryware, pipework and drainage.
• Practical experience across general building trades.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults.
• Repair and maintain hot and cold water systems.
• Install/replace pipework, sanitaryware and fittings.
• Leak detection and remedial works.
• Drainage and waste systems maintenance.
• Support water hygiene and Legionella control.
• Read plumbing drawings and specs.
• General building repairs and maintenance.
• Minor civil works and groundwork.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and out-of-hours cover.

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Fault finding

Water systems knowledge

General building maintenance

Civil and groundwork

Health and safety awareness

Independent working

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing

Job description

Maintenance Operative (Plumbing and Building Maintenance)

Location: Bexhill, the post holder will be required to work at locations through the district.

Salary : A GBP 32,312 : A GBP 34,343 per annum. Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time : 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 11 th October 2026

Rother District Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Operative to join our in:house Estates Maintenance Team. This is a varied and hands:on role responsible for primarily carrying out plumbing repairs, fault finding, installations, and general building maintenance works across a diverse property portfolio including offices, public buildings, community facilities, public conveniences, and operational assets.

The successful candidate will have strong practical plumbing experience alongside a broad range of building maintenance skills, enabling them to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance activities while helping to ensure that Council assets remain safe, functional, and well maintained.

About The Role

As part of a small and dedicated team, you will undertake a wide range of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance tasks. Plumbing will be your primary trade, but the role will also involve supporting general building maintenance works across a variety of Council assets.

Your Duties Will Include

• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults and defects.
• Repairs and maintenance to hot and cold:water systems.
• Installation and replacement of pipework, sanitaryware and plumbing fittings.
• Leak detection and remedial works.
• Installation and maintenance of drainage and waste systems.
• Supporting water hygiene and Legionella control arrangements where required.
• Read and interpret plumbing drawings and specifications.
• General building repairs and maintenance.
• Basic carpentry, joinery and decorating.
• Fencing, gate and minor roofing repairs.
• Civil and groundwork tasks including drainage repairs, concrete works, pathways, kerbing and reinstatement works.
• Masonry repairs, brickwork and pointing.
• Installation and repair of fixtures, fittings and building accessories.
• Responding to emergency call:outs and participating in out:of:hours cover arrangements.

What Were Looking For

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience in plumbing maintenance and repair (non:Gas Safe).
• Competence in plumbing fault finding and diagnostics.
• Experience maintaining and repairing water systems, sanitaryware, pipework and drainage.
• Practical experience across a range of general building maintenance trades.
• Experience undertaking minor civil works and groundworks.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience working within public sector, housing or commercial environments.
• Legionella awareness and water hygiene knowledge.
• Experience in a multi:trade maintenance environment.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications.
• Experience operating plant, machinery or high:pressure jetting equipment.

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, adaptable and self:motivated, with a practical approach to problem solving and a commitment to delivering high:quality workmanship. You will be comfortable working on your own initiative as well as being part of a small team and will take pride in providing an excellent service to colleagues, residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

You will help deliver essential maintenance services through planned, preventative and responsive works across a diverse range of Council:owned assets, including:

• Council housing stock.
• Operational buildings and offices.