Building maintenance Work, Jobs in Thornley, Dur (with Salaries)

Resident Caretaker & Maintenance Operative
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation —Durham
- £24,847 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Driving
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Maintenance Operative
Bowburn Manor —Durham
- £15.25 an hour
- Full-time
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5d
Production Technician
Low Carbon Materials —Seaham
- From £26,520 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Forklift
- Driving
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Caravan and Motorhome Service Technician - Experienced & Semi Skilled
Kimberley Caravan Centre Limited-Darlington —Darlington
- Weekend availability
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
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Contract Manager
CHFM —Sunderland
- £48,000 - £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
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Maintenance Manager
The Croft Hotel —Darlington
- £16.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Maintenance
- Employee discount
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10d
Maintenance Worker / Gardener based at Reuben Manor, Stockton-on-Tees
MHA —Eaglescliffe
- £14.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
12d
Maintenance/Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical/Assembly Technician - Darlington UK, RME
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Sunderland
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
10d
Grounds Maintenance Operations Supervisor
Batson Groundcare Ltd —Tow Law
- £35,360 - £36,400 a year
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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9d
Maintenance Assistant
The Elite Venue Selection —Sunderland
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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4d
Partnership Support Officer
Durham County Council —Durham
- £35,412 - £39,152 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Canning)
ICB Distillers part of the Fortitude Spirits Group —Middlesbrough
- Up to £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
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Property Maintenance & Works Coordinator
Allendale Estates —Stocksfield
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Organisational skills
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10d
Mobile Vehicle Mechanic – Durham
The AA —Durham
- £36,307 - £38,270 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
Heat Exchanger Service Technicians
Vestas aircoil UK North —Peterlee
- From £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Assembly
- Power tools
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
5d
Multi-Skilled Heat Exchanger Production Technician
Vestas aircoil UK North —Peterlee
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Basic maths
- Welding
- In-person
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Maintenance Shift Leader
Magnet —Darlington
- £43,594.18 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
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Building Maintenance Technician
Britsafe Limited —Darlington
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- IT
Apprentice Electrician
Darlington Borough Council —Durham
- £10,001.00 - £28,316.80 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
14d
Warehouse Manager
JT Dove Limited —Sunderland
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
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Resident Caretaker & Maintenance Operative

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation -
Durham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£24,847 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Canteen
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Plumbing
Driving
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference every day?

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is seeking a reliable, practical and proactive Resident Caretaker & Maintenance Operative to join our Estates Team.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to become an integral part of a thriving independent school community.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for helping maintain our buildings and grounds, carrying out minor repairs and supporting the day-to-day operation of the School.

The role includes:

General building maintenance and DIY repairs.
Basic plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
Setting up for School events, examinations and lettings.
Supporting the security of the School, including evening locking-up and providing an out-of-hours presence on site.
Occasional cover for the School's transport service (subject to the appropriate driving entitlement).

This is a full-time residential position, with on-site accommodation provided. The working pattern will generally be five days out of seven, including regular evening and weekend working.

We're looking for someone who:

Has practical maintenance or caretaking experience.
Has basic plumbing and mechanical knowledge.
Is proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
Takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment.
Holds a full UK driving licence.
Is willing to live in the accommodation provided as part of the role.

D1 driving entitlement and previous school caretaking experience would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why join us?

On-site accommodation provided.
A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
Friendly and supportive colleagues.
The opportunity to become a valued member of a thriving independent school community.

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks.

Please submit a completed application form to [email protected].

The closing date for applications is Friday 17 July 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Pay: £24,847.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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