Maintenance Handyperson

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Handyperson to provide vital support in property maintenance. This role demands a skilled individual who can perform minor repairs while working in various environments. The ideal candidate will engage with the public, ensuring safety and compliance in all tasks undertaken. Attractive benefits include a local government pension, flexible working, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Flexible working practices

Learning and development packages

Employee discounts (shopping, gym)

Green car and cycle schemes

Travel loans

Health Assured support services

Qualifications

• Experience in building/property maintenance and improvements.
• Knowledge of construction materials and techniques.
• Experience using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted assessor for minor adaptations and repairs.
• Assist in the design and delivery of improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and assist colleagues as needed.

Skills

Building/property maintenance

Knowledge of construction materials

Public engagement

Use of hand and power tools

Job description

We are looking to hire a Handyperson to work with consultants and contractors to deliver a modern and effective service.

Additionally, contributing to developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain operational staff with practical solutions.

The Role

The key responsibilities of the role are:

·Acting as a trusted assessor, assess and carry out a wide range of minor adaptations and small repairs in a variety of properties across the council portfolio.

·Assist in the design and delivery of non-complex adaptations and improvement works.

·Ensure work is carried out safely, to the required legislation and regulations.

·Keep accurate records and assist colleagues across the service as directed.

The postholder will have to travel across the county and work within varying environments which will include but not limited to confined spaces, working at height and external weather conditions.

What You will Bring:

The ideal candidate will have;

·Experience in the delivery of building /property maintenance & improvements.

·Knowledge of basic building construction materials and techniques.

·A track record of working with the public, particularly people with care and support needs.

·An awareness of the particular housing issues relating to people with care and supportneeds.

·Experience in using hand and power tools

Contact:

For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact Simon Noble: [e-mail]

What We Offer:

We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

·a local government pension scheme

·salary sacrifice schemes

·modern flexible working practices

·learning and development packages

·employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts

·green car and cycle schemes

·travel loans

·Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 15^thJune 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.