Handy Person

Mtvh; Greater London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is seeking a Handyperson in Lambeth to provide responsive small repairs and support elderly, disabled, or vulnerable residents across all tenures.

You will program, install and service Community Alarms and assistive technology, carry out Home Fire Safety Checks, install detectors, and work with local authorities to deliver safety improvements while following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving license is essential.
• Skills-based experience and training, ideally from a full craft apprenticeship.
• Willingness to undertake trade and personal development training as requested.
• Established trade background.
• DBS check will be completed after offer and updated every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Programming, installing, and servicing Community Alarms and Assistive Technology equipment, with thorough customer guidance on operation.
• Conducting Home Fire Safety Checks and installing Smoke detectors as directed by the Fire and Rescue service.
• Installing equipment for Domestic Violence Customers provided by the Community Safety partnership.
• Collaborating with local authorities and partner agencies on various projects.
• Adhering to Fire & Rescue Guidance on Driving DFRS Vehicles and maintaining accurate mileage records.
• Being accountable for Trade Card usage.
• Identifying areas for improvement, implementing changes, and providing necessary feedback.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance service effectiveness.

Skills

Driving license

Trade background

Health and safety awareness

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship training

Job description

Handy Person

Location: Lambeth

Salary: £28,860

The role of Handyperson with Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community's most vulnerable members. We're looking for a skilled individual who can provide responsive and small repairs handyperson services to elderly, disabled, or otherwise vulnerable people across all tenures, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and Health & Safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programming, installing, and servicing Community Alarms and Assistive Technology equipment, with thorough customer guidance on operation.
• Conducting Home Fire Safety Checks and installing Smoke detectors as directed by the Fire and Rescue service.
• Installing equipment for Domestic Violence Customers provided by the Community Safety partnership.
• Collaborating with local authorities and partner agencies on various projects.
• Adhering to Fire & Rescue Guidance on Driving DFRS Vehicles and maintaining accurate mileage records.
• Being accountable for Trade Card usage.
• Identifying areas for improvement, implementing changes, and providing necessary feedback.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance service effectiveness.

Essentials for the role:

• Full clean UK driving license is essential
• Skills-based experience and training, ideally from a full craft apprenticeship.
• Flexibility to work occasional extra hours when required.
• Willingness to undertake trade and personal development training as requested.
• Have an established trade background.

To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a Standard level background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made which is paid for by MTVH. You will also be added to the DBS updating service which will be renewed every 3 years.