Building Maintenance Handyman

That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. Join a community that cares about you!

You’ll assist with the installation of components like boilers, kitchens, and bathrooms, and participate in an out-of-hours on-call repairs service. You’ll conduct validation checks to ensure safety, assist with the delivery of materials and equipment, and manage waste removal safely. You’ll advise on actions needed for successful first-time repairs, highlight potential risks, and follow health and safety policies. Regular training, monitoring expenditure, and keeping accurate records will also be part of your responsibilities. You’ll also participate in training as required.

As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Hold a valid driving license. You’ll need to use technology effectively to improve operational performance and customer service. Since the role involves physical activity and travel, a valid driving licence and physical fitness to perform the work are required.

We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Company Van with fuel card
• PPE and Full uniform provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.