Handyman

Facilities Maintenance (Handy Person)Cheshire West and Chester£28,601 depending on experience.36 hours Flexi-time for non-rota posts (Core hours: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM23 days per annum, rising to 28 days + 8 Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)Facilities Maintenance Key responsibilities.

• Perform general maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, joinery, carpentry, and painting.
• Move and transfer large and small items between properties as needed.
• Support property inspections, PAT testing, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Participate in property improvement and refurbishment works, including assembly of flat-pack furniture and installation of white goods
• Assist in the turnaround of properties, including repairs, cleaning, and restocking utilities.
• Perform grounds maintenance, treat pest infestations, and remove bulky refuse.
• Occasionally travel to your clients service areas in Wigan and Cheshire West for maintenance tasks. Handle emergency repair situations outside of standard office hours.

Essential:

• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent work experience, with a willingness to achieve a Level 3 qualification.
• Physical strength and dexterity for carrying heavy loads, working at heights, and in awkward spaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in basic plumbing, joinery, carpentry, decorating, and general maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in an office environment.
• Regular travel required. The role holder must have access to a car. Business mileage is payable from an agreed base.

Benefits

• This is a permanent, Facilities Maintenance role,36 hours per week.
• Pension: Auto-enrolment pension plan via NEST after 3-month probation.
• Health Plan: Access to health plan including free eye testing, counselling, and reduced gym membership after probation.
• Bike to Work Scheme: Available to all employees.
• Tech Scheme: Salary sacrifice tech scheme offering products from Curry's.
• Christmas Saving Scheme: Save January to November.
• Holiday Purchase: Option to purchase an additional week of holiday.

Referral BonusIf this Permanent Facilities Maintenance role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.How to ApplyIf you are interested in this Facilities Maintenance role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on discuss the vacancy in more detail.Also, if this Facilities Maintenance role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region.