An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. As part of a friendly and professional in-house workforce you will be assisting other skilled tradespeople, carrying out minor repairs, as well as property clearance to our housing stock, for both Tenanted and Void (empty) properties.
The post of Maintenance Assistant is career graded and applications are welcome from both non or semi-skilled applicants and for those wishing to develop their skills and experience within building maintenance trade disciplines.
The successful candidates will have a customer focussed can-do approach to their work and have a general awareness of basic health and safety within the building maintenance and construction environment.
Working at height experience, asbestos awareness and registration of the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme or similar would be advantageous but not essential.
The ability to work unsupervised and in accordance with strict Health & Safety guidelines is also essential.
Benefits Include
£24,817 - £27,380 (Career grade)
23 days leave (plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service)
Council fleet vehicle for business use, Full driving licence required (subject to availability and fuel deduction contribution for home to base travel)
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees)
About Us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We're keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness )
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
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This post requires an Enhanced DBS check to be completed
You must include details and dates of 'spent' convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you would like an informal chat about the post please contact: Sam Grant on
Closing date: 11pm on Sunday 8th March 2026
Interview Date: 18th and 19th March 2026
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