Maintenance Officer

Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities.  

Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible working. You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Officer to maintain and inspect corporate assets within the Council’s Corporate Estate & Development Team.  The post-holder will be required to have a good understanding of techniques relating to repairing and building maintenance and will ideally be qualified in a building-related trade e.g. Plumbing, Building, Carpentry or Electrical (or have relevant years of experience).    

The candidate will ideally have previous experience in a similar field of work, working managing their own workload with minimal supervision. Existing Lorry Loader certification is preferrable but training for the role can be provided. 

They should be prepared to work on all types of assets, including public toilets, office buildings, parks and pavement infrastructure etc.  Much of the role will be assisting in the implementation of parking schemes and other highway improvement works, repairing and installing parks infrastructure such as fencing, concrete plinths and footpath surfaces.

The candidate should be a flexible worker able to work independently and with their own initiative to complete tasks assigned.  Tools, van (Hi-ab) and clothing will be provided will be provided for this role.

For an informal discussion please contact Aarron McKinney (Engineering & Buildings Manager) on 01303 853309 or Aarron.Mckinney@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk.

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 9.00am on Friday 4^th April 2025.

Interviews will take place on Friday 11^th April 2025.