Job Description

Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in keeping buildings safe, secure, and running smoothly? We are looking for a Mobile Maintenance Officer to join our team and help look after the Children's Residential Homes of East Sussex.


In this key role, the Mobile Maintenance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and security of a range of buildings making sure they're well maintained, meet safety standards, and are ready to support the essential services our homes need. You will be part of a team but must have the ability to work in a team. You need to have good time keeping skills and it is essential to have a driving licence.





The people we are looking for in this vital position will have:


Relevant qualifications and/or experience in specialist building maintenance work in one or more areas e.g. carpentry, plastering, glazing, plumbing, electricity etc. Good technical maintenance and repair skills, and capable of dealing with fabric and M&E tasks. Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload, ensuring that lower priority work is kept up to date and on own initiative and problem solve. Ability to use ICT systems including excel and word and Competent to use council systems (upload job sheets etc.) including PAMS (Property Asset Management System). A sound understanding of the main Health & Safety Regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment, and lift within the recommended safe lifting limits and manual handling guidelines.



To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page .




Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.




Please download the and Person Specification for more information.




Interviews will take place in person in Eastbourne, within two weeks of closing date.




As a Mobile Maintenance Officer you wont just be doing your job, you'll be a consistent, positive, and supportive presence, even when you're not in a direct care role, you can have a significant positive impact on the children's lives and you might inspire some dreams!




We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.




For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sean Scott via Sean.scott@Eastsussex.gov.uk .




'There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings.' - Gary, Day Service Support Worker




For putting my skills to good use, choose East Sussex.



Additional Information



This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.



If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.