Salary: £36,040 p.a. (Trade Rate for Building Craft Operative inclusive of 50% Interim Operational Allowance of £12,013 p.a.) plus other potential allowances relevant to this post, please contact Lead Officer for further information.Generous holidays and pension scheme apply to this post. The hours worked are 39 per week, 2 of which accrue as up to 12 stand-down days per year, to be taken as directed by management.WHAT IS INVOLVED?You will carry out Roofing duties as required by the Painting, Flooring and Roofing Manager and relevant supervisory staff within the Repairs and Maintenance Service. The role also involves some multi-skilling and applicants with experience of general building skills will be at an advantage. You will be expected to travel to any location within County Durham.We encourage you to contact Sean Pattinson on 07990 783241 or Anthony Shale via email at to arrange an informal discussion about the role.WHAT WILL I NEED?You will need NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a roofing related discipline and trade apprenticeship or equivalent experience.Experience of working at a similar level within a commercial environment is essentialPlease 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 check.Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in these roles, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in-house Driver Induction AssessmentREWARDS AND BENEFITSWhen you join Durham County Council, we can offer you a range of fantastic employee benefits including a generous leave entitlement as well as bank holidays, the option to join a fantastic government pension scheme, excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as a number of benefits to support your health and wellbeing (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).Take a closer look:-SOCIAL MEDIADon’t see the perfect role for you right now? Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on new opportunities at Durham County Council!Follow us onLike us onEQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIONWe are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.Take a closer look:INTERVIEWSInterviews will be held on 22nd September 2025.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.HOW TO APPLYIn line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at .We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data is available in our .PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.
