Handyperson (Full Time)(Temporary)

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity within the Refugee Resettlement service at a leading council. The role involves providing handyperson duties, including maintenance and repairs in various settings. Candidates must have relevant experience and strong organizational skills. A full driving license is essential. This temporary position lasts until June 2026, subject to business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in general repairs & maintenance including garden maintenance.
• Experience in decorating and building/dismantling furniture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing handyperson duties within office buildings and homes.
• Manage workload with minimum supervision and use initiative.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Job description

Location: The Abercorn Street Service 15 Abercorn Street, PA3 4AA

Salary: £23,651 - £24,400 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Advert

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Refugee Resettlement service as part of Housing Support Services.

You will assist in providing a range of handyperson duties within both office buildings and individuals own homes and gardens.

You may assist with various tasks such as painting and decorating, building and dismantling furniture, garden maintenance, minor home maintenance and repairs, assistance with removal of large/bulky items and driving pool cars and vans.

It is essential you have experience of carrying out general repairs & maintenance including garden maintenance and experience carrying out decorating and building/dismantling furniture.

It is important that awareness of relevant legislation and good practice relating to Health & Safety to safeguard yourself and others at work.

You will be expected to manage your own workload with minimum supervision and use your own initiative when making decisions.

You must have effective organisational and communication skills aswell as experience of dealing with the public, record keeping and reporting repairs.

You must have a flexible approach to occasionally working out with normal working hours, a full current driving licence is also essential.

Please note that this post is temporary until 29/06/2026, subject to business needs and funding or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk