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Job title Technical Assistant Job reference 000012464 Date posted 09/09/2026 Application closing date 23/09/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary Scale 4 £27,274 - £29,071 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Buildings & Maintenance Attachments Blank Job description
Organisation: Derby Homes
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London Road, Derby Homes Depot
Derby Homesare looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Investment and Maintenance Team, to provide an enhanced level of technical assistance. To include testing lighting, water, and alarm systems, and the accurate recording of this information. Whilst also undertaking crime prevention surveys, and the installation of security devices, such as locks, window alarms, & CCTV. Maintaining accurate records of the installation of these items, and who instructed them to be installed, and assisting on other projects, ensuring works conform to current regulations and specifications.
Thecandidate will need to have excellent customer service skills to deal with queries and questions that the tenants, colleagues and contractors may have.
Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions,
- including flexible working, work life balance, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are also proud to have Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Partnership Accreditation and encourage applications from candidates of all genders.
We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.
We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.
Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk . https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/
The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 23 rd September 2026 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date.
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Technical Assistant employer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Derby City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a significant impact on the community. With generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to equality and inclusion, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance. The council also offers extensive learning and development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can grow their career in a collaborative and ambitious environment.
