At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks for older residents.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Nottingham City Council Housing Services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, health benefits, and smart working options.
- Other info: We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to reflect our community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older residents while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in building maintenance and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 9410 - 16616 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week, two posts available with the following shift patterns: role 1 Monday–Wednesday 8:30 am–4:50 pm, role 2 Wednesday–Friday 8:30 am–4:50 pm.
Salary: Grade D £26,824 (Level 1) rising to £27,694 (Level 3) per annum for full‑time (37 hours); prorated salary for 22.2 hours is £16,094.10–£16,616.40.
Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB).
About the Role
We’re looking for a practical, customer‑focused Handyperson to join our Retirement Living team, supporting older residents across Nottingham City Council Housing Services. In this varied role, you will carry out a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks that help people settle into their homes and live safely and comfortably day to day, especially where they may be unable to complete tasks themselves. Working both independently and as part of a supportive team, you will manage your own appointments, respond to service requests, and complete jobs efficiently – from fixing fittings and unblocking sinks to assembling furniture and setting up home equipment. You will communicate sensitively with residents, keep accurate records, and ensure all work meets health, safety and safeguarding standards.
- Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks for residents.
- Manage appointments and respond to service requests efficiently.
- Assemble furniture, set up home equipment, fix fittings, unblock sinks.
- Communicate sensitively with residents and keep accurate records.
- Ensure all work meets health, safety and safeguarding standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience working in building maintenance and repair.
- Experience and proficiency in a range of general maintenance tasks including basic carpentry and plumbing.
- Experience of and ability to use the necessary portable power tools safely.
- Experience of assessing and inspecting general maintenance, refurbishment and construction work.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and via electronic systems.
- Understanding and responsiveness to the needs of older tenants, especially those with disabilities or special needs.
Prerequisites
- Full driving licence is essential.
- The successful postholder will also need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the onboarding process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We specifically encourage applications from people from Minority Ethnic communities, those who identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+), and those who are disabled, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce. We strive to reflect our local community through our recruitment processes.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave annually.
- Access to a generous defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%.
- Smart working to support work‑life balance.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more.
Contact Details:
East Midlands Shared Services Recruitment Team
