At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day operations of buildings, ensuring they are clean, safe, and compliant.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council committed to community and service excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, flexible working, and a solid pension scheme.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, first aid qualification preferred, and maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen within Corporate Property and Land for a full time, permanent Property Assistant based at Green Lane Council Offices, Spennymoor.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of designated building(s) ensuring they are clean, safe, compliant and maintained to the agreed standards.
- Support the Assistant Support Services Officers and Support Services Officers in delivering an efficient and effective Facilities Management service, ensuring agreed service standards are consistently achieved.
- Monitor and ensure the correct operation and maintenance of building systems and services including boiler plant, mechanical and electrical systems, ventilation, alarms, lifts, building management systems and other equipment as required to support the effective running of the premises.
- Identify, address and report any premises or compliance‑related issues to ensure council facilities remain clean, safe and fully compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Carry out planned and routine compliance, maintenance, and repair tasks to help maintain a safe, secure and compliant working environment.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, first aid at work qualified or willingness to work towards, and experience of working in a general maintenance/premises‑based environment.
- Customer‑focussed with good communication skills and knowledge of safe working practices in a premises‑based facilities environment.
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on 29th and 30th July 2026 at Green Lane, Spennymoor.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
- OUR OFFER TO YOU
- Competitive rewards package including attractive salaries.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days, rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service.
- Membership of the contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working where applicable.
- Additional rewards and benefits available subject to terms and conditions.
- EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement.
We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
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