Minor Adaptations Technician

Millbrook Group Ltd; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

25 days holiday (plus 5 unpaid)

Rewards scheme (200+ perks)

Job summary

Millbrook Healthcare Group is seeking a friendly Minor Adaptations Technician to deliver installations and adaptations in service users’ homes across West Sussex. You will handle a range of tasks from rail and banister installations to minor home repairs, while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on carpentry skills, good communication with clients, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a relatable environment.
• Excellent communication skills and empathetic approach with service users.
• Good attention to detail with speed and efficiency.
• Able to work off own initiative as well as part of a team.
• General experience in carpentry is essential.
• General experience in minor adaptation works is beneficial.
• Knowledge of building regulations and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Install various internal and external grab rails, galvanized handrails, banister rails and other equipment fixed to walls.
• Carry out a range of minor home repairs.
• Build external timber framed & composite decking ramps and steps.
• Carry out small slab/brickwork alterations to steps or pathways.
• Discuss with clients and advisors on how works should be carried out and rail heights.
• Ensure works are completed promptly with minimal disturbance to clients.
• Coordinate with administration on pre-work surveys for time/materials and scheduling.

Skills

Handyman

Carpentry

Communication

Driving license

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We are currently looking for a Minor Adaptations Technicianto join the team within our West Sussex Community Equipment Services.You will carry out a range of installations of items and make necessary adaptations within our service user’s homes.

As a healthcare equipment provider, Millbrook Healthcare work in partnership with the NHS to supply the necessary equipment and aids to support people in their day to day life. Our community equipment ranges from simple walking frames and crutches to more complex equipment such as beds, hoists and pressure care equipment.

We are currently looking for a friendly Technician to join the team within our Service Centre based in Littlehampton.You will carry out a range of installations of items and make necessary adaptations within our service user’s homes.

Ideally, we are looking for an experienced general Handyperson/Multi-skilled Tradesman who is good with people and can be flexible.

This role will involve travelling to various locations within West Sussex where you will be responsible for carrying out adaptations within the service user’s homes. Normal tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Installing various types of internal and external grab rails, galvanized handrails, banister rails and other specialist equipment requiring fixing/installation to walls
• Carrying out a range of minor home repairs
• Building external small/medium timber framed & composite decking ramps and half steps
• Small slab and brickwork alterations to steps or pathways
• Liaise with clients to discuss and advise on how the works required are to be carried out at the time of visit and for the position of rail heights to suit the user as requested
• Ensure all works are completed promptly and with the minimum disturbance for the clients
• Discuss with the coordinator details of any pre-work surveys that you have carried out for time and materials needed with administration personnel to ensure that all appointments made on your behalf are manageable in terms of projected job durations and skills required

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a relatable environment and position
• Confident in the use of hand tools and ability to complete the task
• Excellent communication skills and empathetic approach with our service users
• Good attention to detail with a level of speed and efficiency
• Must be able to work off your own initiative as well as part of a team
• General experience in carpentry is essential
• General experience in minor adaptation works will be of benefit
• Knowledge of building regulations and safe systems of work
• Full UK driving licence (minimum of 2 years)

What can we offer you?

• An annual salary of £28,496
• 40 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus an option to take additional 5 days leave unpaid
• A rewards scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets

Millbrook Healthcare Group are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone’s job needs are the same. Therefore we are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever possible, to support our colleagues life style differences. So please feel free to let us know of any specific requirements you may have and these can then be discussed in more detail if you are successful in your application.

Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.

• Care and respect for our colleagues and service users
• Accountable and proud
• Ready to learn and grow
• Enhance our service users’ lives
• Socially responsible, ethical and transparent

This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a DBS disclosure, satisfactoryreferencesand Social Media Screening.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.