Job Title: Property Assistant - Band 4 (General Industrial)Location: Depot, Darlington (DL1 4QB)Pay Rate: £13.05 per hourJob Type: Temporary (12-month contract)Start Date: 30 March 2026Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (37 hours per week) About the Role Darlington Borough Council is looking to recruit a Property Assistant to support the Public Building Repairs Service. This role involves coordinating maintenance and repair appointments, providing administrative support, and ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to both internal and external customers. Key Responsibilities Assist in coordinating maintenance and repair appointments for public buildings Process and manage high volumes of repair requests, including raising and booking jobs Oversee repair requests to ensure timely completion Accurately record and report timesheet data for finance reconciliation Investigate and resolve outstanding job tickets using internal ICT systems Handle enquiries from suppliers and internal stakeholders, aiming to resolve at first point of contact Support purchasing processes and maintain accurate records Ensure excellent customer service is delivered, reducing repeat enquiries Key Skills and Experience Previous administrative experience, ideally within property, maintenance, or local authority environments Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks Good attention to detail, particularly with data entry and reporting Experience using IT sy