We are currently seeking a Self-Employed Maintenance Person / Handyperson (£10.50 per hour) to work across thirteen sites, all located within Leicester and one in the Oadby area (maximum distance between sites approx. six miles).
As our Handyperson you will directly contribute to maintaining a homely and welcoming environment for our Service Users. You will be guaranteed a minimum of two days’ work a week, and as the organisation grows, this is likely to increase.
The successful candidate will carry out a range of tasks within our homes, for example:
Carpentry – putting up shelves, boxing in pipes, hanging doors.
Plumbing – Commensurate with qualifications / experience replacing washers, bleeding radiators, unblocking toilets.
Electrical – Commensurate with qualifications – normally replacing light bulbs and fuses and alerting staff where a qualified electrician is required.
General gardening work – trimming hedges, sweeping leaves, pruning and assembling outside furniture
Minor lock repairs
Decorating
Moving furniture and household item between sites or to recycling centres
The Full Job Description can be found here Handyperson Job Description
You will work in conjunction with our central Admin Team to organise your own working week in a proactive manner, aiming to complete tasks within their target response time.
You will need to have:
experience as a general handyperson / maintenance operative or, ideally, within a trade such carpentry, electrics, plumbing.
a friendly and approachable manner
an understanding of confidentiality / privacy.
A real commitment to delivering a quality service
An awareness of safe working practices
A full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle, ideally a van. (Travelling time between sites is paid at the normal hourly rate of £10.50 per hour.)
Own tools
Public Liability Insurance (prior to commencement)
A Person Specification can be found here Person Specification
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed. They will also need to provide two references. To apply, please send in a CV that shows your full chronological employment history, plus a covering letter which explains your reasons for applying, and the skills and experience you would bring to the role, to info@nortonhousingandsupport.org.uk, or by post to 107 Newport Street, Leicester, LE3 9fU for the attention of the Administrator
The closing date is Sunday 18th March and interviews are planned for the 22nd / 23rd of March.
