Salary
£35,412 - £38,220 pa + £1,239 pa Essential Car User Allowance
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Package
28 days paid AL pro rata for part time staff, Flexi Scheme, Excellent contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work, Health & Wellness checks, Store discounts, gym membership discount
Date posted
24/09/2025
Job reference
ESTY25N004
We are looking to appoint someone who is motivated to help deliver the repair and maintenance programme for the Council's property portfolio.
The council's property portfolio consists of listed buildings, leisure centres, museums, civic buildings, commercial property and industrial property. The diverse nature of the councils' properties provides an exciting opportunity for an individual to express their building knowledge and repair and maintenance skills.
This is a varied role, and you will need to have good knowledge and experience in a relevant field, and an NHC or HND in a construction of buildings field is desirable.
The role plays a crucial part in the delivery of the asset management strategy through the repair and maintenance programme and asset replacement scheme. Identifying and undertaking planned repair and maintenance forms part of the role alongside the ability to deal promptly and efficiently with reactive repairs. You shall be able to undertake property surveys, write reports, prepare specifications of work, and select and manage contractors within budget estimates.
In addition to good knowledge of building defects and a construction related environment, the post will require you to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to diplomatically and sensitively deal with internal clients and contractors. You will be self-motivated, highly organised and have the time management skills to enable you to meet deadlines.
For an informal discussion please contact Richard Hawes, Asset Manager
Interview date: 23rd October 2025
Employee benefits include:
* Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
* Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
* Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
* Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
* Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
* Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
* Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
* Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
* Staff Awards Scheme
Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.