Maintenance Assistant
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 Empty Homes 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.
About you
You will have a customer focussed can-do approach, a general awareness of basic health and safety within the building maintenance and construction environment.
You will also need to be confident to work unsupervised and in accordance with strict Health & Safety guidelines.
You will have experience in working at height and asbestos awareness. Registration of the CSCS (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme) or similar would be advantageous but is not essential.
A Full driving licence is required for this role.
What's in it for you?
- £26,242 - £28,284 (Career grade)
- 23 days leave (plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service)
- Council fleet vehicle for business use (subject to availability and fuel deduction contribution for home to base travel)
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
- Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
- Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
- A values-led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
- Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
- A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Women's Network
- Early Careers Network
- Neurodiversity Network
About us
At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office-based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high-quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.
We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness, we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.
We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.
Please note: You'll likely be aware that there is a government mandate to deliver Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to Hampshire and the Solent region, meaning a transition into a new operating structure from an agreed future date. This transition is currently paused following a recent government announcement, but it is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.
If you're interested
Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.
If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to delivering excellent public services, and looking for a place where you can develop and continue to grow, we would be delighted to receive your application.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Jordan Look on Jordan.Look@NFDC.GOV.UK
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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.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 29 November 2026
Interview Dates: Thursday 10 December 2026 and Friday 11 December 2026
Salary range
- £26,242 - £28,284 per year