Maintenance Officer - Public Realm
Job Posted: 10 March 2025
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Grade 4, £24,790.00 to £25,183.00 per annum
- Industries: Maintenance
37 hours per week
Do you thrive in a busy, hands-on environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Maintenance Officer, you'll be ensuring our parks and open spaces are safe, functional, and welcoming for everyone. Your day-to-day tasks will include performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of our facilities and equipment. Your expertise will help to create and maintain the parks and open spaces that our community can enjoy.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and energetic team environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- The chance to make a real impact on our community
What We're Looking For:
- A strong background in maintenance work
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- A commitment to quality service and attention to detail
If you're ready to take on a busy role where no two days are the same, apply now and help us keep our parks and open spaces looking their best!
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kristian Horlock at [email protected]
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.
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