Property Assistant

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS membership

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a part-time Property Assistant to support the day-to-day operations at Aycliffe Secure Centre, Newton Aycliffe. The role is permanent and based 14.5 hours per week.

You will assist the Property Officer and Support Services Officer to ensure the premises are clean, safe, compliant, and maintained to required standards, including monitoring building systems and security. This post includes weekend work on a rota and requires an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) with

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• First aid at work qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in a general maintenance/premises-based environment.
• Customer-focused with good communication skills and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the premises and facilities.
• Monitor and maintain building systems and services to support safe operations.
• Identify and report compliance issues and carry out routine maintenance tasks.
• Work a weekend rota as required and support the Property team.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

First aid at work

Maintenance experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within Corporate Property and Land for a part time, permanent Property Assistant based at Aycliffe Secure Centre in Newton Aycliffe working 14.5 hours per week.

As a Property Assistant, you will assist with the day-to-day operations of the secure children's home, ensuring they are clean, safe, compliant and maintained to the agreed standards.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

The successful candidate will support the Property Officer and Support Services Officer in delivering an efficient and effective Facilities Management service, ensuring that agreed service standards are consistently achieved.

You will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring 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.

A proactive approach is essential, as you will 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. In addition, you will carry out planned and routine compliance, maintenance, and repair tasks to help maintain a safe, secure, and compliant working environment

This post includes weekend working on a rota basis.

We encourage you to contact Jen Straughan-Hawley via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a 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.

You should be 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.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children, adults or both.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on 14th October 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.

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