At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential repairs and support to vulnerable community members.
- Company: Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a chance to impact lives.
- Other info: Flexible hours and ongoing personal development training available.
- Why this job: Join us to help those in need and enhance community safety.
- Qualifications: Full clean UK driving licence and trade experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28860 - 28860 £ per year.
The role of Handyperson with Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community's most vulnerable members. We're looking for a skilled individual who can provide responsive and small repairs handyperson services to elderly, disabled, or otherwise vulnerable people across all tenures, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Programming, installing, and servicing Community Alarms and Assistive Technology equipment, with thorough customer guidance on operation.
- Conducting Home Fire Safety Checks and installing Smoke detectors as directed by the Fire and Rescue service.
- Installing equipment for Domestic Violence Customers provided by the Community Safety partnership.
- Collaborating with local authorities and partner agencies on various projects.
- Adhering to Fire & Rescue Guidance on Driving DFRS Vehicles and maintaining accurate mileage records.
- Being accountable for Trade Card usage.
- Identifying areas for improvement, implementing changes, and providing necessary feedback.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance service effectiveness.
Essentials for the role:
- Full clean UK driving license is essential.
- Skills-based experience and training, ideally from a full craft apprenticeship.
- Flexibility to work occasional extra hours when required.
- Willingness to undertake trade and personal development training as requested.
- Have an established trade background.
To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a Standard level background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made which is paid for by MTVH. You will also be added to the DBS updating service which will be renewed every 3 years.
Handy Person (Permanent, Temporary) employer: Metropolitan Thames Valley
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, particularly for vulnerable individuals. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, we offer comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive environment that values your contributions. Located in Lambeth, our team enjoys a fulfilling role that not only provides job security but also the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.
Contact Details:
Metropolitan Thames Valley Recruitment Team
