General Services Assistant – Durham

Company: Durham University
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Job Description:

General Services Assistant – Durham

Job Title: General Services Assistant

Department Estates and Facilities Directorate

Accommodation and Commercial Services

Grade: Grade 2

Salary range: 24,752-25,025 pro-rata

Working arrangements: Part-time (21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

24/7 including evenings, nights and weekends

Fixed-term until 11th June 2027

Three days from seven

Onsite working only

Closing date: 8th July 2026

Interview date:

The Role and Department

As General Services Assistant, you will deliver a range of services across University premises, ensuring the University is well maintained, welcoming and a pleasant environment for students, University employees and commercial customers. Your role will encompass three key areas of responsibility: basic maintenance/minor DIY tasks; a range of portering duties; and ad-hoc security.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

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

How to apply

We prefer to receive applications online. When you apply you need to submit a CV and/or a statement that tells us your experience and gives examples of how you meet the criteria above and/or submit the application form and include the information within the form.

We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from oure-recruitmentsystem. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.

Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, Stephanie Rolfe, stephanie. or Abbie Bell, would be happy to speak to you.

Posted: June 25th, 2026