Property Assistant

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.

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.

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.