Handyperson (Housing Maintenance)

Handyperson (Housing Maintenance) Location: Banbury and Bicester Full Time - 37 hours per week Permanent Salary: £17,316 - £19,878 Our client is a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. They work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 housing association developers in the country, they remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most. Their work in retirement living is no exception. They believe in creating modern communities where over-55s can live in desirable, social, independent spaces. Safe in the knowledge that they have extra tailored care and support available if it’s needed. This is all possible thanks to a dedicated and passionate retirement living team. A team that you could be part of. They are currently looking for a Handyperson to cover two of their Extra Care schemes, one based in Banbury and one in Bicester. What you will be doing: * Conducting daily site inspections, reporting and recording repairs and maintenance * Carry out health and safety checks (fire, legionella etc) * Carry out basic general maintenance * Be visible to residents and assist them with general queries / issues They’d love to meet someone with: * A high level of customer care skills * Some experience of working with a vulnerable client group * Strong IT skills * Ideally some experience of working within a handyperson role although this is not essential * A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes * The motivation to explore different avenues for this role and make it their own Amongst what we offer you is: * £17,662 - £20,275 plus £2000 car allowance * 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays! * Contributory pension scheme * Private health care * Opportunities for development and professional training * Discounted gym membership * Retail discount scheme Please note the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and this will need to be returned and verified before a start date can be provided. Our client reserves the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that they have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible