Maintenance Handyman / Gardener

Midland Mencap; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-led organization in the Midlands is seeking a Maintenance Handyman / Gardener to handle a variety of tasks including decorating, plumbing, and carpentry. The ideal candidate should have their own tools and vehicle, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team. This role offers a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• Very good/fluent verbal English and basic written English required.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general decorating, tiling, basic electrics, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Work within a team to maintain properties and residential properties.
• Assist with landscaping, fencing, and property/garden clearance work.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical work

Tiling

Decorating

Time management

Communication

Numeracy

Basic IT skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Own van

Own tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Handyman / Gardener

Salary: £14.34 per hour

Employment Status: 37 Hours Per Week | Permanent

Reporting To: Maintenance Manager

Location: Midlands Region

Who We Look For

Midland Mencap has an exciting opportunity to join our growing organisation as a multi-trade handyman.

The successful candidate will have strong inter-personal skills, a can-do attitude and be confident in dealing with a wide variety of jobs.

If you enjoy property maintenance and have a willingness to work as a team with the aim of helping to grow a expanding organisation, then this is an ideal role for you.

Job Responsibilities

Undertaking general decorating, tiling, basic electrics (wiring sockets etc), basic plumbing (tap changes etc), basic carpentry (hanging doors, fitting locks / fixing bath panels), landscaping, fencing and property/garden clearance work and general bathroom and kitchen installation.

Act as a competent person as directed and appointed.

The role will be to work within a team to maintain Midland Mencap properties and our citizen’s residential properties within the Birmingham area.

There is ample opportunity to progress within the organisation as it continues to grow.

Observance of Midland Mencap’s Equal Opportunities Policy will be required.

We operate a strictly No Smoking policy.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Must have own van or similar and Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle (to including Business Cover Use and Motor Insurance Policy).
• Own tools.
• Very good/fluent verbal English and basic written English.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, tiling, decorating etc.
• Excellent time management and organisation
• Basic numeracy and literacy.
• Basic IT skills i.e. use of email, internet.
• Ability to organise and plan a job.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Be able to use your own initiative.

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety knowledge
• Basic First Aid knowledge
• Previous experience within the property maintenance sector.

What we offer?

Why Work with Midland Mencap?

• Join a passionate, inclusive, and community-led organisation making a real impact.
• Flexible and family-friendly working practices.
• Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
• Supportive team culture and access to employee wellbeing services.
• Pension scheme and expenses reimbursement.

When applying for this job role, please complete and attach the following to your application:

• The Application Form
• The Equal Opportunities Form

Word Document Format:
Application Form Word
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Word

PDF Format:
Application Form PDF
Equal Opportunities Monitoring PDF

This is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place at any time. The post will close once a successful candidate has been appointed, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.