Handy Person
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.70 to £12.90 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 12.7 - 12.9 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN6 7AG |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AUG20258801 |
Summary
Working hours: 4 hours per weekInterview Date: To be confirmedAs a Handyman at Gloucester house you will play a crucial role in ensuring the property is well-maintained, safe, and welcoming for the vulnerable individuals we support.This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in practical work, has excellent interpersonal skills, and is motivated by a strong sense of social purpose. If you’re looking for a varied, meaningful role where your work directly improves people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.General Maintenance & RepairsUndertake a variety of reactive and planned repairs, including minor plumbing, tiling, joinery, basic electrical work, and fixture replacements.Carry out minor carpentry works such as fitting doors, repairing furniture, or securing loose fittings.Conduct fault diagnosis and report more complex repairs to the Maintenance team or escalate appropriately.Painting, Decorating & Property PresentationCarry out interior and exterior painting and decorating works, including wall preparation, sanding, priming, and finishing.Perform cosmetic repairs to ensure properties are clean and welcoming for new occupants.Prepare vacated units for re-letting , bathrooms, and communal spaces.Remove waste and discarded itemsIdentify and complete minor repairs required to bring voids back to lettable standard.In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and Standard DBS Disclosure checkFor details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.