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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Durham Music Service for a Casual Instrument Repair and Maintenance Technician.

WHAT IS INVOLVED? 

This role will be responsible for the repair and maintain of Durham Music Service instrument stock, including brass, woodwind, upper and lower strings, and percussion instruments, ensuring they are in playable condition for whole class ensemble teaching and small group pupils as part of an instrument loan scheme.
 
We are looking to appoint an experienced, committed, motivated, hard-working, organised, enthusiastic colleague to achieve the highest standards for our service.  

Applicants must have previous experience in this area of work, please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Whilst this post is a casual role, it is expected the hours will average approximately one day per week, but at peak times this may be greater and at quieter times this may be less.  The requirements of the service will be discussed, and the hours required will be negotiated in advance for planning and preparation purposes.  We can offer flexibility outside of our core operating hours, if extra hours are needed at busier times to meet deadlines.
 
Most of the maintenance and repair of instruments will take place at Ushaw Historic House, but there will be the need for the candidate to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle or have the means to travel with the appropriate equipment to educational settings across Durham and Darlington, so that instruments can be inspected where our teaching and delivery is taking place on long term programmes.

The service is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Further details are available from Durham Music Service. If you wish to speak informally about the role and/or your application please contact Paul Gill – paul.gill@durham.gov.uk or 03000 262368.
 
 
WHAT WILL I NEED? 

Required Qualifications:

• Qualifications in musical instrument repair or a related field.

Applicants must have previous experience in this area of work, please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. 
 
 
REWARDS AND BENEFITS

We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
  
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
 
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
 
 
INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held week commencing 24th March 2025.

Durham Music Service
Ushaw Historic House
Durham
DH7 9RH

Tel: 03000 262368
Email: durhammusicservice@durham.gov.uk

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
 
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.   
 
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.  
 
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
 

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