Maintenance Operative

Wolviston Management Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Whessoe Engineering is seeking a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson in Darlington for a part-time, fixed-term position. You will perform general building maintenance, painting, minor repairs, and PAT testing as required.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and independent workload management, with a focus on maintaining a tidy office and facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance or facilities upkeep.
• Confident using hand tools and completing basic repairs.
• Practical painting and decorating skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Painting, decorating and touching up office areas.
• Undertaking basic handyman tasks, including minor fixtures and fittings repairs.
• Carrying out PAT testing, where trained and competent.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues requiring specialist contractors.
• Supporting general office and facilities upkeep.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and to a good standard.

Skills

Handyman tasks

General maintenance

Painting

PAT testing

Independent worker

Tools

Hand tools

PAT testing equipment

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Co Durham

Contract Type: Contract or Temp

Closing Date: Nov 13th, 2026

Ref: 1743761

Maintenance Operative / Handyperson
Whessoe Engineering - Darlington
Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour Hours: 24 hours per week (part-time) Contract: Fixed-term until October 2027
Wolviston Management Services is recruiting a reliable, practical and experienced Maintenance Operative / Handyperson to support Whessoe Engineering at its Darlington offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining a safe and tidy workplace, and is confident carrying out a variety of general building maintenance tasks.
The Role
You'll be responsible for helping to keep the office building and facilities in good working order, undertaking routine maintenance and dealing with minor repairs as required.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Painting, decorating and touching up office areas.
• Undertaking basic handyman tasks, including minor fixtures and fittings repairs.
• Carrying out PAT testing, where appropriately trained and competent.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues requiring specialist contractors.
• Supporting general office and facilities upkeep.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and to a good standard.

About You
We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in general building maintenance, facilities upkeep or handyman work.
• Is confident using hand tools and completing basic repairs.
• Has practical painting and decorating skills.
• Has experience of PAT testing, or is willing to undertake appropriate training.
• Can work independently and manage their own workload.
• Is reliable, flexible and takes pride in their work.

What's on Offer?

• £13.00-£13.50 per hour
• 24 hours per week
• Fixed-term contract until October 2027
• Varied, practical work within an established engineering business
• Part-time hours offering a good work-life balance

Interested?
If you're a practical, dependable handyperson looking for a part-time maintenance role in Darlington, we'd be keen to hear from you.