Maintenance Officer
Salary: £25,887 – £27,385 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Roving role – Sites across the North East & Cumbria
About Groundwork NE & Cumbria
Groundwork NE & Cumbria is a long‑established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Our mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People’s Prospects and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face.
About The Role
As a Maintenance Officer you will be at the heart of our operations, maintaining the buildings and sites across the North East and Cumbria. Your duties will include routine maintenance, reactive repairs, safety checks, and coordinating specialist contractors to keep sites safe, compliant and welcoming.
Key Responsibilities
- Regular maintenance and upkeep jobs
- Small scale emergency repairs
- Legal compliance checks
- Facilitating specialist contractor works
- Administration, using basic IT digital recording systems and email correspondence
Who We’re Looking For
- Relevant trade qualifications or experience in building maintenance, facilities management or a related field
- Strong knowledge of health and safety practices
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
- A proactive approach to site maintenance and compliance
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Legal and Equality Information
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre‑existing right to work in the UK.
Closing Date
Wednesday 13th May 2026
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