Handyperson

Anchor Hanover; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of housing services for older people is looking for an Area Handyperson in Leeds. The role includes day-to-day maintenance tasks, promoting services, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should be customer-focused, possess building maintenance skills, and hold the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Fun and friendly team with social events

Good public transport links

Opportunities for development through Apprentice schemes

Exclusive discounts on high-street shopping

Qualifications

• Skills in building maintenance required, including repairs to doors and windows.
• Experience in fitting locks, shelves, minor plumbing repairs, and redecorations.
• Must hold legal right to work in the UK and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Carry out non-urgent day-to-day maintenance tasks in residents' homes.
• Promote service initiatives with residents.
• Work independently to achieve high-quality maintenance standards.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication

Carpentry

Plumbing

Job description

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Position: Area Handyperson

Anchor is a leading provider of housing services for older people. As an Area Handyperson, your role will include:

1. Carrying out non-urgent day-to-day maintenance tasks in residents' homes and on estates.
2. Actively promoting this new service initiative with residents.
3. Working independently to efficiently achieve high-quality maintenance standards.

About you

You are customer-focused, flexible, and respectful of older people's rights and independence. Excellent communication and listening skills are essential. Skills in building maintenance are required, including repairs to doors and windows, fitting locks, shelves, miscellaneous carpentry, minor plumbing repairs, and redecorations.

Our commitment to diversity

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support LGBT+ residents and colleagues through dedicated networks that promote diversity, address concerns, and empower members. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected statuses. Respect is one of our core values, and harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.

Additional requirements

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt) to fulfill this role.

About Berkeley Court

Located in Harehills, Leeds, Berkeley Court houses up to 78 residents with dedicated staff providing 24-hour care, beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.

Benefits of working with us

• Fun and friendly team with social events
• Good public transport links, including a 2-minute walk from the bus stop
• Modern, comfortable environment with six small units
• Opportunities for development through our Apprentice schemes, including NVQ and career progression

As England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, Anchor offers great deals and benefits, including exclusive discounts on high-street shopping.