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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an office based role, Building Repairs & Minor Works Technicians, to join our existing Repairs and Maintenance Team, within Strategic Facilities Management for Corporate Property and Land.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be office based (hybrid working applies), working with a multi-trade disciplinary team whilst supporting the delivery of planned, responsive repairs and minor works across a range of disciplines including general building, roofing, painting, flooring, electrical, mechanical, and minor adaptations work. Working closely with managers and the wider team, you will help coordinate repair activities, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

You will liaise with operational staff, foreman, and subcontractors, playing a key role in keeping services running smoothly and meeting customer expectations.

The role operates under the Council’s flexitime scheme, subject to operational requirements.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Sarah Reader, Service Delivery Manager, sarah.reader@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264957, 07887 753339. Or alternatively Matthew Jackson – email Mathew.jackson@durham.gov.uk or telephone 07584 581587. 

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need to have an NVQ Level 3 (or educational equivalent) in a relevant field and ideally have experience of working in a customer-focused environment.   You must be a confident communicator with the ability to liaise with staff and contractors

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. 

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st June 2026.
 
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
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual 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.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk
 
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Company: Durham County Council

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