Are you looking for a hands-on role where every day is different — and where your work keeps vital community buildings running smoothly?
We have an excellent opportunity within our Facilities Management team for a Multi-Site Caretaker who will play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our buildings across the district. From our main depots but also covering buildings from town Halls to public conveniences and community facilities, you’ll help ensure our estate is well-maintained, secure, and ready to serve residents, staff, and visitors.
Based primarily at Hardley Depot, you’ll travel between multiple locations, responding to operational needs and providing essential site support wherever it’s needed most.
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
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Practical, adaptable, and confident completing basic maintenance tasks
- Someone who enjoys working across multiple locations and can plan a varied workload
- Comfortable liaising with contractors, staff, and service teams
- A good communicator who takes pride in keeping buildings safe and operational
- Able to use phones, tablets, and digital systems to log tasks and report issues.
What you’ll be doing:
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Providing routine and ad-hoc caretaking support across a range of sites including offices, depots, Town Halls, and public conveniences.
- Acting as first point of contact at unstaffed locations and overseeing contractor
access.
- Undertaking basic repairs and maintenance tasks such as replacing bulbs, toilet seats,or carrying out minor checks
- Supporting fire safety responsibilities, including weekly alarm tests and assisting with
fire drills.
- Carrying out site checks, including meter readings and equipment inspections.
- Responding to operational issues and reporting hazards, faults, or required maintenance.
- Optionally participating in an out-of-hours rota (with standby allowance) to triage issues and escalate where needed.
- Helping ensure buildings are secure, tidy, well-maintained and compliant with health and safety requirements.
What’s in it for you?
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£26,635 - £27,380 per annum (pay award pending)
- 23 days annual leave
- Local Government Pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid working (when tasks allow, and no more than 50% of contracted weekly hours)
- Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
- Discounted membership at our Health and Leisure Centres across the district
- Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories
Looking for a role with plenty of variety, and a supportive team?
You’ll be joining a friendly Facilities Management team committed to delivering a reliable and responsive service across the Council’s operational estate. With work ranging from planned checks to unexpected challenges, every day brings something new — and your
contribution will help keep our essential services moving.
About us
With our head office based in Lyndhurst, right in the heart of the stunning New Forest National Park, New Forest District Council is a place where tradition meets transformation. True to our motto, “Old but ever new,” we honour our rich heritage while embracing innovation to shape a better future for our communities.
We’re proud to deliver a wide range of essential and valued services, working collaboratively to support residents, businesses, and visitors alike. From tackling climate change and championing the Solent Freeport initiative, to driving town centre regeneration and reimagining how we work through our ambitious Transformation Programme, we’re leading
the way on projects that make a real difference.
If you have experience working in operational environments and a practical, solution-focused approach, we’d love to hear from you.
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, if you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Samantha Wills, Service Lead – Estates, Valuation and Facilities:
[email protected] or 02380 285871
Closing date: 17th August 2026
Interviews: 3rd September 2026
