Technical Support Officer
Technical Support Officer
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- East Suffolk CouncilMelton (IP12 1RT) or Lowestoft (NR33 0EQ)
- per annum Career Graded (Band 4 6 depending on qualifying criteria
- 37 hours per week
- Permanent
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Councils Property & Place Team as a Technical Support Officer.
The role:
To assist the Land Assets Lead to support the delivery of assurance information and management control regarding the management of all landbased assets within ESC general fund. They will assist in delivery of reactive repairs planned preventative maintenance and capital project work at a level to both challenge and build upon their skills and competencies as they progress in their career.
One of the primary areas of routine duties will be to monitor play area inspection that are carried out by our contractors and to investigate and instruct appropriate remedial measures. The post holder will work with other members of the Land Assets Team as and when required to fulfil a range of duties and gain experience. The post will report directly to the Land Assets Lead.
Land Assets work alongside other functions within Property and Place including Property Data Estates Resorts and Parking Services providing support as appropriately agreed. We also liaise with our wider colleague including Corporate Health and Safety Team Planning and Development Communities and Regeneration to ensure that existing and future land assets are effectively managed and developed. The team has a customer focused attitude to ensure both internal and external stakeholders receive a firstclass service in all matters relating to the land assets.
What you will need:
For band 4 entry you will have some experience of maintenance and remedial services on scheduled and reactive worksas well as being able to demonstrate relevant experience within asset management administration.
For band 5 entry you will have sound working knowledge of maintenance schedules and knowledge of various reactive scenarios and the running of planned maintenance schedules.
For band 6 entry you will have in depth knowledge of a range of land based services and features and their construction and maintenance requirementsand the ability to collect and analyse complex information to consider and evaluate all relevant factors and draw logical and reasoned conclusion.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Agile working arrangements
- Flexible working arrangements as well as flexitime scheme which allows individuals to accrue flex leave up to 15 days a year
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way with a mixture of home and office working depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Simon Walker by emailing
Closing date: 11:30pm 2 May 2025
Interview date: wc 12 May 2025
How to apply
Step 1 Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx)
Step 3 Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
ppvacancy 18829
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
