Handyperson The Oaks

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority in Nottingham is seeking a Building Maintenance Assistant to help maintain and improve building appearance. Responsibilities include general cleaning, health and safety checks, and minor maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should have practical skills in gardening and DIY, as well as knowledge of health and safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and is an excellent opportunity to contribute positively to the community.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Access to a pension scheme

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the safe use and storage of tools and materials.
• Experience of maintaining waste outlets and basic mechanical installations.
• Ability to undertake routine testing and recording of health and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the appearance and structure of the building.
• Monitor health and safety checks and complete records.
• Undertake minor maintenance repairs and painting tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of safe use and storage of tools

Practical approach to safety

Experience in basic gardening and DIY

Ability to undertake routine domestic tasks

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Ability to liaise with contractors

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year

Working Hours: 14 hours per week (Ideally working on Monday and Friday, 7 hours per day)

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £24,790 FTE (Level one) rising to £25,584 FTE (Level three) per annum (pro rata for part-time) - pay award pending

Location: The Oaks, St Anns, Nottingham, NG3 1GZ

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

To help maintain and improve the appearance and structure of the building. To work as part of the staff team to meet general cleaning schedules. To take responsibility for monitoring specific health and safety checks and completing records, and undertake planned maintenance programmes such as painting and decorating, waste disposals, furniture assembly, and undertake minor maintenance repairs. To identify and report to the duty manager any potential maintenance repairs and security issues relating to the fixtures and fabric of the building.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the safe use and storage of any tools, equipment or materials used.
• A practical and knowledgeable approach to the safety of the building and its equipment.
• Experience of basic gardening and DIY, including experience of maintaining waste outlets, drains and other mechanical installations.
• Able to undertake routine domestic tasks and minor maintenance.
• Able to recognise the need for routine testing and recording of systems presenting a potential risk to health and safety of clients and staff, and good working knowledge of health & safety and building regulations.
• Ability to liaise with a variety of contractors and deliver information.

- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Please note that this role does not meet the relevant salary threshold criteria for Skilled Visa sponsorship, and therefore applicants requiring sponsorship are unable to apply.

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At Nottingham City Council, we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. Depending on the role, we offer different working arrangements, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean regarding how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries, please contact Rachel Mclean, Assistant Service Provision Manager, by email at [e-mail] or by calling 0115 8762997.

Closing Date: 24th August 2025

Please note that there may be occasions when we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

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