Grounds Maintenance Assistant - Durham

Grounds Maintenance Assistant - Durham

Job Title : Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Department Estates and Facilities Directorate

Business and Campus Services

Grade: Grade 2

Salary range: 24,752-25,025

Working arrangements : Permanent

Full time (35 hours)

Five days out of seven

Some requirement to work evenings and weekends, as business demands

Participation in the on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency situations, particularly in relation to the University's winter maintenance programme.

Onsite working only

Closing date : 5th October 2026

The Role and Department

The Estates and Facilities Directorate plays a vital role in supporting the University's strategic objectives by managing, maintaining and developing its diverse estate and associated services. The Directorate is responsible for the stewardship of the University's buildings, infrastructure, grounds and property assets, ensuring they are safe, sustainable, compliant and fit for purpose, while delivering an extensive programme of maintenance, capital development and estate enhancement projects.

In addition to managing the physical environment, the Directorate delivers a wide range of professional, technical and customer-facing services that support the day-to-day operation of the University. These include facilities and contract management, security, cleaning and housekeeping, postal and reception services, event support, retail operations, management information and business support. Through collaboration with colleagues across the institution, the Directorate helps create an exceptional environment for students, staff and visitors, enabling teaching, research and wider University activities to thrive.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.