Adaptations Technician — Home Improvements & Carpentry

Millbrook Group Ltd; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

25 days holiday

Rewards scheme

Job summary

Millbrook Healthcare Group is seeking an Adaptations Technician to join our Northamptonshire Community Equipment Services team. You will install diverse equipment and make necessary adaptations within service users’ homes across Northampton locations.

You will typically install grab rails, handrails and ramps, carry out minor home repairs, and liaise with clients on site to ensure correct rail heights and safe access.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and general adaptation works.
• Confident with hand tools and precise work.
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 2 years).
• Excellent communication and empathetic approach with service users.

Responsibilities

• Install internal and external grab rails, handrails, banisters and similar equipment.
• Carry out minor home repairs and adapt homes as required.
• Build external timber/ composite ramps, steps or decking.
• Perform slab and brickwork adjustments to improve access.
• Discuss works with clients and plan rail heights to user needs.
• Coordinate with administration on pre-work surveys and duration estimates.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Hand tools

Driving licence

Communication skills

Empathy with service users

Teamwork

Job description

Millbrook Healthcare Group is seeking an Adaptations Technician to join our Northamptonshire Community Equipment Services team. You will install diverse equipment and make necessary adaptations within service users’ homes across Northampton locations.

You will typically install grab rails, handrails and ramps, carry out minor home repairs, and liaise with clients on site to ensure correct rail heights and safe access.