Cleaner/Handyperson - 2 Posts, Pullar House, Perth - PKC13031
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,090.00 i £27,498.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Perth, PH1 5GD |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | PKC13031 |
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Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Cleaner/Handyperson, 2 Posts (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC13031
£26,090 - £27,498
Pullar House, Perth
We are looking for a friendly, motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable individual to join our Housing team as a Caretaker/Handyman.
This role plays a key part in supporting Housing Options a by ensuring properties are safe, clean, and ready for use, while delivering excellent service to tenants and members of the public.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance tasks, and general caretaking duties across housing properties.
• Undertaken house removals, and delivery of essential furnishings to new tenancies, this includes, larger items such as beds, fridges and sofas
• Conduct pre-property checks for void temporary accommodation to ensure readiness and safety.
• Perform electric and gas meter top-ups as required to support tenancy start-ups.
• Ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Respond to requests for assistance from tenants and housing staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Report any health and safety concerns, damage, or vandalism to the appropriate team.
• Support housing staff with property inspections and void property preparation.
• Travel between multiple sites across Perth and Kinross as required.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
• Friendly and approachable with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Use technology confidently to complete tasks, record information, and communicate effectively with colleagues and services.
• Willingness to take initiative and help out wherever needed — no “not my job” mentality.
• Reliable, motivated, and flexible in approach to work.
• Experience working with the public or in a customer-facing role.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair tasks.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and respectful working practices.
Desirable:
• Previous experience in a caretaker, handyman, or facilities role.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience working within a housing or local authority setting.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Steven Robb at SRobb@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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