Vacancy: Building Maintenance Officer

Full time 36 hours per week 

This role is within the Asset Management Department, reporting to the Senior Building Manager.

Working in Building Services Team, you will be involved in the organisation, supervision and cost checking of planned and reactive maintenance work to Spelthorne Borough Council municipal and residential properties. 

You will be providing the quality control services required in connection with Council’s strategic maintenance programme ensuring compliance to the correct specification, plus reporting and monitoring construction related key performance indicators.

You will need a comprehensive knowledge of construction from a trade background, be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and stay calm in an emergency. In addition, you should have experience of checking contractors’ compliance to construction regulations and quality of workmanship especially adherence to health and safety legislation.

You will need a vehicle, and you must have a valid driving licence for the type of vehicle you are driving.

You will preferably have good management skills, be confident and adaptable, be able to communicate well in person and in writing and be competent in Word and Excel. 

What we’re looking for from you

• A proven track record working in a varied, hands on, property maintenance role. You should be experienced in delivering a superior service to all stakeholders across the business. You must have excellent attention to detail, be able to prioritise and manage your workload and be comfortable working alone or as part of a team.
• Drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills are also a necessity.

For an informal chat about this post please contact Alfred Osawe on 01784 446 280 or email: A.Osawe@spelthorne.gov.uk

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.  Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time). 

Closing date: Friday 31 October 2025 (noon) 

Apply here or find out more

Interview date: Week commencing 17 November 2025