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Blackwood Homes and Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid induction

Sick pay after probation

34 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

Flexible policy and procedures

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Blackwood Homes and Care in Glasgow is seeking a part-time Handyperson to support the care home by performing routine checks on buildings and equipment, including fire safety and boiler/electrical areas. The role emphasizes safeguarding residents and staff through diligent maintenance and timely fault reporting.

The successful candidate will have DIY skills, some trade qualifications, and knowledge of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Knowledge of health and safety best practices
• Comfort with basic maintenance tasks and building systems

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks of buildings and equipment including safety systems
• Oversee reporting of faults or defects promptly
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks in line with standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

DIY skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Handyperson

Company: Blackwood Homes and Care

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Glasgow, G52 2DY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Blackwood are currently looking to recruit a Handyperson role for our care home in Glasgow.

We are looking for someone who can support the routine checks of buildings and equipment, including fire prevention and detection equipment, boiler room, electric switch room and back-up batteries. You will also oversee the reporting of faults or defects and carrying out minor maintenance tasks in line with company and regulatory standards. Ideally you will already have some related trade qualification or experience with a desirable knowledge of health and safety but an essential range of DIY skills to fulfil the role.

The successful candidate will take pride in the quality of their work, ensuring that this provides a safe living environment for our customers and workplace for our teams.

Our Employee Benefits package

• Fully paid induction and personal development opportunities
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
• 34 days' holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit
• Flexible and family-friendly policy and procedures
• Access to employee wellbeing support networks such as a 24/7 GP Service, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Hub

We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack before completing the application form. All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member.

Blackwood is committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

THIS POST IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Summary

Handyperson

Belses Gardens, Glasgow

20 Hours per week

£13.45 per hour

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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