Maintenance Operative

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The Environment Team is seeking an experienced individual to join a small maintenance team, responsible for maintaining council‑owned assets across the borough.

What you’ll be doing

• Repairing and replacing bins and hard‑standing areas
• Repainting and refurbishing street furniture (benches, signs, bus shelters)
• Installing, removing, and pressure‑washing signage
• Repairing fencing and bollards, including replacing rails, chain‑link and dragon’s teeth
• Routine maintenance of height barriers
• Minor play area repairs and repainting

You’ll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance, helping keep our public spaces safe, tidy, and welcoming.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in general maintenance, multi‑trade, or similar practical work
• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a small team
• A full clean driving licence (essential)

What benefits do we offer?

At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
• Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
• Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
• Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

The council reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time if a high volume of applications are received. Candidates are therefore advised to apply at the earliest opportunity.