Maintenance Operative (Handy Person)

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS

Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset County Council in Taunton is seeking a frontline maintenance assistant to join the Property Maintenance team. You’ll perform minor repairs and planned maintenance across the Corporate Property estate, ensuring safety and quality standards.

You’ll work with tradespeople, keep records of works, and respond swiftly to requests and emergencies, in line with health and safety regulations. The role offers flexible, hybrid working where service needs allow and requires travel across the

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance or handy person role.
• Understanding of basic maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and a certification in health and safety.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Full driving licence and the ability to drive council vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Provide support for larger repair projects as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Prioritise tasks

Education

Health and safety certification

Job description

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Location: Mobile across Somerset, based out of County Hall, Taunton.

Role Purpose

You’ll be providing frontline support to the Council’s Property Maintenance function.

Working alongside skilled tradespeople, you’ll be carrying out minor planned maintenance and reactive repairs across the Corporate Property estate. You will be completing maintenance activities safely and to the required standard for the job, working to service standards and meeting performance targets.

You will complete your work in accordance with relevant legislation and industry standards, ensuring the effective maintenance of the Council’s property portfolio.

You work will help to ensure that buildings owned and managed by the Council are safe and fit for purpose. This will help to maintain positive standards of living for our tenants and communities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Provide support for larger repair projects as needed.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a maintenance or handy person role.
• Understanding of basic maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and a certification in health and safety.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Full driving licence and the ability to drive council vehicles.

About the team

Our Property Maintenance team provides essential maintenance services across Somerset Council’s property portfolio. The service brings together mechanical, electrical and fabric teams, working collaboratively to deliver planned maintenance, reactive repairs and minor works, helping to keep our buildings safe, compliant and well maintained.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we’re a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England’s most beautiful counties, it’s a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most generous and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about working at Somerset Council:

• This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week.
• This role requires travel across the county to support the service. This may include
• attendance at service user’s places of residence and/or educational establishments.
• 25 days of annual leave (additional to bank holidays).

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.