Handyperson

Are you a skilled handyman looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced 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.

Our supported housing is a mixture of shared and self-contained accommodation, offering different levels of support to residents with mental health needs, physical disabilities, and learning disabilities.

You will be required to work across our supported housing properties in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, with flexible working days (four days per week) and a preference for working on Tuesdays and Thursdays to coincide with our current fire testing days.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have the ability to perform tasks such as weekly fire alarm testing, basic plumbing work, minor re-decoration, and furniture repair or any basic DIY jobs.
• Be knowledgeable of safety protocols and procedures related to maintenance and repair work.
• Be committed to delivering excellent customer experience, including the ability to work alongside vulnerable people and build professional relationships.
• Be able to work across a broad geographic region, have a driving licence, and access to a vehicle.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

• 30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• The opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your professional development by undertaking an accredited qualification, supported by us

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.