Maintenance Officer

Job Title: Maintenance Officer

Team / Department: Environmental and Neighbourhood Services

Location: Elizabeth House, Stratford-upon-Avon

and Remote Working

Employment Status: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Working Arrangements: The Council's standard hours are: -

8.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Wednesday

and 8.45am to 5.00pm Thursday and Friday.

Emergency callouts, on a 24-hour basis, as necessary.

Salary: Grade I - £32,597 - £35,412

About Us

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council's headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare's hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.

Benefits

As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexibility:

• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time posts)
• Flexi-time scheme for a better work life balance.

Lifestyle:

• Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Everyone Active Gym Membership discount

Professional Development:

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional subscription fee

Financial Planning:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Access to free Will writing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
• Free town centre parking

What to Expect in the Role

In this hands on role, you'll play a key part in keeping the Council's buildings running smoothly and looking their best. From tackling day to day repairs to taking on minor building or civil engineering projects, your work will directly support the community spaces people rely on.

You'll collaborate across different Council departments, stepping in where needed and contributing to a wide variety of tasks.

Above all, you'll take pride in delivering high quality, efficient work that helps maintain safe, welcoming, and well kept public facilities.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details)

• Champion safe working practices by following all Health & Safety legislation and Council policies, ensuring every task is carried out responsibly and professionally.
• Work collaboratively across Council teams, coordinating activities to minimise disruption and deliver a smooth, effective service to colleagues and the public.
• Deliver high quality, efficient repairs and maintenance, ensuring all materials and workmanship meet the standards needed for a reliable, long lasting outcome.
• Take ownership of tasks from start to finish-sourcing materials, completing paperwork, responding swiftly to urgent requests, and keeping accurate records of work, time and resources.
• Support wider Council operations by assisting team members when needed, carrying out regular inspections across Council assets, staying up to date on health and safety training, and communicating effectively in this public facing role.

What You'll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details)

• Proven trade expertise, with a recognised background in plumbing, carpentry, or a similar building trade, supported by a City & Guilds qualification.
• Strong communication skills, with fluent spoken English essential for effective performance in this public facing role.
• Solid hands on experience, having performed comparable maintenance or trade work for at least five years.
• Work confidently and independently, using initiative, staying self motivated, and being comfortable with basic IT tasks in MS Word and Excel.
• Stay flexible and reliable, holding a full clean driving licence and being able to respond to emergency callouts on a 24 hour basis when required

Right To Work

Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini etc.

Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.

Interview Format

All interviews for this position will be held face to face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidates and panel members.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Nick Jakes, Construction Contracts Manager on or

Applications will close at midnight on Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 4th May 2026