Mobile Maintenance Officer

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Eastbourne is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Officer to ensure the upkeep and security of Children's Residential Homes. The ideal candidate will have relevant building maintenance skills, good time management, and a valid driving license. This full-time position requires both teamwork and independent work capabilities, with a focus on safety and efficiency in maintenance tasks.

Benefits

Diverse range of benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in specialist building maintenance work.
• Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload.
• Competent in using ICT systems including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and security of buildings.
• Ensure maintenance meets safety standards.
• Work independently and efficiently in a team environment.

Skills

Building maintenance skills

Problem-solving

Time management

ICT proficiency

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy practical hands‑on work and take pride in keeping buildings safe, secure and running smoothly? We are looking for a Mobile Maintenance Officer to join our team and help look after the Children's Residential Homes of East Sussex.

In this key role the Mobile Maintenance Officer will be responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep and security of a range of buildings, ensuring they are well maintained, meet safety standards and are ready to support the essential services our homes need. You will be part of a team but must have the ability to work independently and efficiently. Good time‑keeping skills and a valid driving licence are essential.

Key Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in specialist building maintenance work in one or more areas e.g. carpentry, plastering, glazing, plumbing, electricity etc. Good technical maintenance and repair skills and capable of dealing with fabric and M&E tasks.
• Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload, ensuring that lower priority work is kept up to date and on own initiative and problem solve.
• Ability to use ICT systems including Excel and Word and competent to use council systems (upload job sheets, etc.) including PAMS (Property Asset Management System).
• A sound understanding of the main Health & Safety Regulations including COSHH and risk assessment and lift within the recommended safe lifting limits and manual handling guidelines.

Key Skills

• Babysitting
• GSM
• Informatica
• BPO
• ACCA
• Designing

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Application Process

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work / life experience education or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interview Schedule

Interviews will take place in person Friday 31st October and Monday 3rd November at Sorrel Drive Eastbourne.

Benefits

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Location and Contact

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sean Scott.