Handyperson

4 months ago

Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

**Handyperson**

**Salary** Circa £23,000 pro rata

**Location** Houghton Regis

**Contract type** Permanent

**Weekly hours **4 days per week; 09:00-17:00

**The vacancy**

**What we’re looking for**:

- Do you have proven experience of carrying out basic DIY/decorating and general handyperson tasks either in paid employment or in your own home?- Are you able to work alongside vulnerable people and create professional relationships, all while delivering excellent customer service?- Are you able to work on your own initiative and prioritise your own workload?
If so, this role is perfect for you

Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for a Handyperson on a Permanent and part-time basis at our office in Houghton Regis.

**A bit about the role**:
As a Handyperson, you will be responsible for minor maintenance and weekly fire alarm testing to supported housing properties across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire to ensure that a safe and satisfactory environment is maintained for our vulnerable customers.

**Some of the key results for the role include: **
- Carry out weekly fire alarm testing twice a week and monthly emergency light testing. Undertake basic plumbing and maintenance work to a high standard and within agreed timeframes. Maintain tools and equipment in a good and useable condition and keep a stock of consumables. Repair, replace or build basic items of furniture as necessary.
- Assist Specialist Housing Officers with monthly and yearly internal and external property inspections.
- This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle._
- Working days are flexible, however there is a preference to work on a Tuesday and Thursday to coincide with current fire testing days._

**A bit about us: **

160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK.

The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers.

Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach.

We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient.

We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing.

**Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: **
- Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
- Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates 
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year 
- Family friendly policies- Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal 
- 4 x Life Assurance- Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
**Are you ready to apply? **

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

  • Handyperson

    1 week ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Handyperson Role at PeabodyWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    1 week ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Handyperson Role at PeabodyWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    2 weeks ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Handyperson Role at PeabodyWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    2 weeks ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Handyperson Role at PeabodyWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    7 days ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Handyperson Role at PeabodyWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    7 days ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Handyperson Role at PeabodyWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    6 days ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Handyperson Role at PeabodyWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    6 days ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Handyperson Role at PeabodyWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    7 hours ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Job Title: HandypersonAre you skilled in basic DIY tasks and looking for a role that involves working with vulnerable customers? We have an exciting opportunity for a Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody.About the RoleAs a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by...

  • Handyperson

    3 hours ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Job Title: HandypersonAre you skilled in basic DIY tasks and looking for a role that involves working with vulnerable customers? We have an exciting opportunity for a Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody.About the RoleAs a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by...

  • Handyperson

    2 days ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    2 days ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    2 months ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    Do you enjoy basic DIY tasks at home or at work, fixing shelves or cupboards or even assembling furniture and would like to work alongside vulnerable customers, creating professional relationships? If so, your practical and empathetic skills make you our Peabody Handyperson! Come and join our Specialist Housing Management team, keeping our residents’...

  • Handyperson

    1 week ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    1 week ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    2 weeks ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson

    2 weeks ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • Handyperson - Maintenance and Repair Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houghton Regis, United Kingdom Peabody Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Handyperson to join our Specialist Housing Management team at Peabody. As a Handyperson, you will play a crucial role in supporting the practical needs of our residents by providing a minor maintenance service and completing regular fire alarm testing and health and safety checks.Key...

  • General Assistant

    4 months ago

    Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom NHS Property Services Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time General Assistant join our team based Houghton - Houghton Primary Care Centre Brinkburn Crescent. - Hours of Work 37.5 hour per week - Working on a rolling rota 4 days on 4 days off. Consisting of two shift pattern early and late (5.45am till 15.45 Late starting 11.30am till 21.00) - Pay £11.55 per hour -...

  • Groundsperson/handyperson - The Woodroffe School

    4 months ago

    Lyme Regis, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

    **About The Role**: We are seeking an individual with a "can do" attitude, who is self-motivated and shows initiative. The person in this role will be responsible for various tasks around the school site, under the guidance of the Site Manager/Assistant Site Managers. The main responsibilities include gardening and maintaining the school grounds, such as...