Handy Person - Grade 5 (£31,986 - £32,931)

Handy Person x1 FTE, x1 Permanent

Croydon is a diverse borough, and our vision is to create great homes, places, and communities to enhance life opportunities. As part of our vision to transform housing services, the Housing Needs & Homelessness Service has recently been redesigned. This is a crucial role working in our hostels team to ensure that our hostels are maintained to a compliant standard. The role also requires attending our residents’ homes to complete minor repairs.

If you are passionate about improving services for residents and working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, then we have the right roles for you.

About the role:

• To complete minor repairs and works to common areas and voids of our hostels
• Carry out internal inspections of communal areas within hostels
• To ensure that all chutes are kept clear, and blockages are cleared promptly
• Keep all internal areas free from graffiti by either removing or reporting to the repairs contractor.
• Carry out weekly inspections of lights/lamps and replace as required.

About you:

• Experience of working with the public in a service delivery environment
• Experience of carrying out basic painting tasks.
• Experience of basic carpentry e.g. repairing wardrobes
• Basic plumbing experience e.g. unblocking sink blockages

If you want to be part of a team in delivering positive outcomes for the Council and residents of Croydon and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us:

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
• Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and the option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
• Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions.
• Work Life Balance: Options for flexible and agile working in line with service demand.
• Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon, relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change.

View our full range of Staff Benefits – Croydon Jobs Careers

Key dates:

Application Deadline: 2nd April 2025

To view the Handy Person role profile click here

Closing date: Wednesday 2 April 2025 @ 11.59pm

Equal opportunities:

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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