Caretaker Lymington Town hall in Pennington

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Job profile for Caretaker Lymington Town hall

Caretaker Lymington Town hall

Lymington Town Hall 21/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £27,514 - £28,284 (per annum)

Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time

Region South

Job category/type Community Safety & Support

Date posted 14/09/2026

Attachments: Candidate pack Caretaker Lymington Town hall.pdf, People strategy_document.pdf, Local Government Reorganisation Information for Applicants Sept 26.docx, Customer Strategy - Customer Promise.pdf

Job description

Caretaker–perm(37hrs per week)alternate shift pattern week 1 from 7.30am to 15:30pmweek 2 10:30am to 18:30pm

Are you looking for ahands-onrole 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 fora Caretakerat our Lymington Town Hall officewho will play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operationofthebuildingand may be asked to assist with other premisesacross the district.AtLymington Town Hallyou’llhelp ensure ourpropertyiswell-maintained, secure, and ready to servestaff and visitors.

You’llthrive in this role if you are:

• Practical, adaptable, and confident completing basic maintenance tasks.
• Someone who enjoys working
• Someone who enjoys working with people to provide a safe comfortable and clean working environment
• 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.

Whatyou’llbe doing

• Providing routine caretaking support at LymingtonTown Halls, andoccasionally other NFDC sites
• Acting as first point of contact 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 alarmtestsandassistingwith fire drills.
• Carrying out site checks, including meter readings and equipment inspections.
• Responding to operational issues and reporting hazards, faults, or required maintenance.
• Optionallyparticipatingin anout ‑ of ‑ hoursrota (with standby allowance) to triage issues and elevate where needed.
• Helping ensure buildings are secure, tidy,well-maintainedand compliant with health and safety requirements.

What’sin it for you?

As part of our commitment to being a supportive andpeople ‑ centredemployer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:

• £27,514 - £28,284 ( per annum )
• 23days plus bank holidays, rising by anadditionalweek’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service (days leave are given on our current Payscales )
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with theoptionof Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
• Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40percenton bikes and accessories
• Avalues ‑ ledorganisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
• Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women’s Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

Looking fora role with plenty of variety, and a supportive team?

You’llbe 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’reproud 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’releading the way on projects that make a real difference.

If you have experience working in operational environments and a practical,solution focusedapproach,we’dlove to hear from you.

Closing date: 21 Oct2026

Interviews : w/c2 nd Nov2026