South Holland District Council
Location
Spalding, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you an experienced maintenance person looking for a change?
We are looking for a Handy person to join our Sheltered Housing Team here at South Holland District Council. You will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of communal areas and our tenanted properties.
You will liaise with a variety of people including tenants and advise them where necessary and, contractors to ensure services are delivered to required standards, so communication skills are key. All work carried out must meet the requirements of the Health and Safety act and any concerns must be reported as per Council policy.
You must have previous maintenance experience as a key part of the role will be to carry out a range of handy person services. These may include but not limited to:
Minor repairs to kitchen units
Fitting and replacing locks
Unblocking sinks, basins and baths,
Fitting shelves and assembling flat pack furniture,
Hanging curtains and changing light bulbs.
This is a full time, front facing role that will require daily travel throughout the South Holland District most days, therefore the ability to drive is essential.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car mileage reimbursement*
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Bev Chapman, Sheltered Housing Project Manager on 07825968374 or
[email protected] The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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About Disability Confident
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Salary
£25.98k - £29.78k per annum
