HIA Handyperson Technician
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,699 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Burnley Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 342 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy and dedicated Private Sector Housing Team. Burnley Council’s Home Improvement Agency (HIA) is dedicated to helping older, disabled and vulnerable residents across the borough to live safely and independently in their own homes. We are looking to appoint a handyperson to provide equipment, adaptations and minor repairs for clients who are vulnerable, elderly or disabled. The role is aimed at reducing falls, promoting independence, and improving quality of life.
In order to be successful as Handyperson you would require the following key skills, knowledge & experience:
• Proven experience of providing repairs & maintenance services.
• Experience of assessing and carrying out repairs to residential properties.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering the best customer service to a diverse range of customers.
• You must be able to manage confidential / personal information in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations.
• A recognised qualification minimum level 3 in the Building / Construction Industry e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds Craft Certificate or equivalent.
If you meet the essential criteria and feel you have the passion and desire to work with us, we would love to hear from you. We can offer you a diverse and interesting challenge. We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives.
Appointment to this post is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Standard Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Walker, Home Improvement Agency Manager, on 01282 475934
In order to be successful as Handyperson you would require the following key skills, knowledge & experience:
• Proven experience of providing repairs & maintenance services.
• Experience of assessing and carrying out repairs to residential properties.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering the best customer service to a diverse range of customers.
• You must be able to manage confidential / personal information in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations.
• A recognised qualification minimum level 3 in the Building / Construction Industry e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds Craft Certificate or equivalent.
If you meet the essential criteria and feel you have the passion and desire to work with us, we would love to hear from you. We can offer you a diverse and interesting challenge. We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives.
Appointment to this post is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Standard Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Walker, Home Improvement Agency Manager, on 01282 475934
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