Plumbing & Building Maintenance Technician

Rother District Council; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Rother District Council is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join the in-house Estates Maintenance Team in Bexhill. The role focuses on plumbing repairs, fault finding, installations, and general building maintenance across district properties, offices, and public facilities.

You will work as part of a small team, undertaking planned, preventative and reactive tasks with plumbing as the primary trade. A full UK driving licence and practical, hands-on approach are essential, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plumbing maintenance and repair (non-Gas Safe).
• Competence in plumbing fault finding and diagnostics.
• Experience maintaining water systems, sanitaryware, pipework and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing faults and defects.
• Repairs and maintenance to hot and cold-water systems.
• Installation and replacement of pipework and sanitary fittings.
• Leak detection and remedial works.
• General building repairs and maintenance.
• Responding to emergency call-outs and out-of-hours cover.

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Fault finding

Water systems maintenance

General building maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Driving licence

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing

Public sector experience (desirable)

Job description

Rother District Council is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join the in-house Estates Maintenance Team in Bexhill. The role focuses on plumbing repairs, fault finding, installations, and general building maintenance across district properties, offices, and public facilities.

You will work as part of a small team, undertaking planned, preventative and reactive tasks with plumbing as the primary trade. A full UK driving licence and practical, hands-on approach are essential, with opportunities