Maintenance Team Technician

Are you a motivated, versatile and dynamic individual with a passion for the built environment, who enjoys working outdoors and wants to help make a positive contribution to the local area?  If so Arun District Council would like to hear from you.

We have a rare and exciting career opportunity within our Greenspace Service to help deliver the maintenance of our quality parks, foreshore and public open spaces for residents and visitors.

The Greenspace Service, based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex is seeking a full-time skilled technician. Candidates should be experienced, enthusiastic and a desire to contribute towards a successful team environment.

As a team player you should demonstrate a positive adaptable approach and a ‘can do’ attitude.  Good organisational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure are essential.  You must understand site health and safety requirements and you’ll need good communication skills to work with customers and partners.

The role is varied; you will primarily be required to undertake general repairs and maintenance of council assets, maintain sea defences, maintain drainage ditches, install street nameplates and assist with aspects of the Tree & Maintenance Team.  A variety of trades including paving, fencing, drainage, brickwork, carpentry, roofing, decorating, hard and soft landscaping would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have experience with plant machinery use of power tools, a foundation of practical skills, work on their own initiative with a proactive approach and able to prioritise work.  You will need to be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.  A full valid driving licence is essential.

For more information about joining the Tree and Maintenance Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

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 CLOSING DATE: Friday 20th December 12pm

INTERVIEW DATE: week commencing 13th January 2025