Maintenance Worker

Hampshire County Council; Eling; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Maintenance Worker based in Eling, UK. This role involves performing repairs and maintenance across community hubs. The ideal candidate will have practical DIY skills, be flexible, and hold a full driving license. The position offers varied work in a supportive environment with a consistent pay structure based on annualized hours.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Pension scheme

Health Assured’s Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to grow your skills

Supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on buildings, furniture and equipment.
• Support decoration touch-ups and heavy cleaning tasks.
• Move furniture and heavy/bulky items as needed.
• Use digital systems to plan and record work.
• Travel between sites to support different libraries.

Skills

Practical experience in DIY-style maintenance and repairs

Flexible approach to varied workloads and schedules

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Comfortable using digital tools

Experienced driver with a full, clean driving licence

Job description

Maintenance Worker

Job Details:

Job Reference:HCC621002

Salary Range:£24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £9,167 - £9,420 per annum)

Work Location:Totton Depot, Totton

Hours:624 per annum

Contract Type:Temporary for 1 year (Annualised Hours)

Closing Date:23 November 2025

Interview Date:12 December 2025

The Role:

Join our Libraries and Community Hubs as a Maintenance Worker to help maintain safe, welcoming spaces for the public. Working alongside the Lead Technician, you’ll carry out repairs, support refurbishments and travel across the county using a Luton van.

What you’ll do:

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on buildings, furniture and equipment.
• Support decoration touch-ups and heavy cleaning tasks.
• Move furniture and heavy/bulky items as needed.
• Use digital systems to plan and record work.
• Travel between sites to support different libraries.

What we’re looking for:

• Practical experience in DIY-style maintenance and repairs.
• A flexible approach to varied workloads and schedules.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfortable using digital tools.
• Experienced driver with a full, clean driving licence.

How you’ll work:

• Your total hours are spread flexibly across the year, rather than worked to a fixed weekly schedule.
• You’ll receive a shift rota 2-4 weeks in advance, helping you plan around personal commitments.
• Monthly hours may vary, but your pay remains consistent – evenly distributed across the year.

Why join us?

• Supportive team: Friendly, collaborative environment.
• Varied work: No two days are the same.
• Development: Opportunities to grow your skills.
• Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured’s Employee Assistance Programme.
• Great benefits: Occupational sick pay, pension scheme and more.

Ready to take the next step?

• Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack.
• Send your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line Maintenance Worker HCC621002. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation.
• Alternatively, apply online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Caretaker, Handyman, Facilities Maintenance, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Assistant, Property Maintenance Worker, Buildings Maintenance Worker.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to drive a Council vehicle and must hold a current full drivers’ licence.

Additional Information:

Maintenance Worker Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [e-mail].

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Lisa Wills, Library Team Manager on [e-mail].