Handyperson
Hours negotiable
Do you enjoy fixing things and helping people? Are you a jack-of-all-trades with a knack for solving problems? Then being a handyperson might be the perfect job for you!
Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham Society is a non profit organisation dedicated to providing safe, secure, and affordable housing for older adults in the West of England. We have four beautiful Houses in and around Bristol with space for over 70 older people to live with us. We are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people and strive to create a supportive and enriching community.
We are looking for a skilled and reliable handyperson (either an employee or freelance) to help us keep our Keynsham and Redland Houses in order. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks related to maintenance and repair.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, painting, and general repair
- Assemble and install furniture, fixtures, and appliances
- Fix leaky Taps, clogged drains, and other minor plumbing issues
- Paint walls, ceilings, and trims
- Install shelves, cabinets, and other fixtures
- Change light fixtures and troubleshoot minor electrical problems
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and expectations
- Manage your time effectively and complete tasks on schedule
- Keep a well-stocked inventory of tools and supplies
- Work with our Maintenance Manager to coordinate professional tradespeople for bigger or more complex jobs (including electricals)
Qualifications:
- Experience in general maintenance and repair
- Strong carpentry, plumbing, electrical (basic), and painting skills
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic and a commitment to quality
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a variety of people and projects
- The satisfaction of helping others and making a difference
- Competitive rate of pay
This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and it is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have, permission to work in the UK.
If you are a highly motivated and skilled handyperson looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply
Deadline for applications
End of October 2024, or on appointment of suitable candidate, if sooner.
Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham provides en-suite apartments to rent within it’s 4 wonderful retirement houses in the Bristol area; offering the perfect blend of independence, support, privacy and companionship.
Residents are able to rent their own self-contained flat, and enjoy home-cooked meals, the freedom to come and go; time with new friends, or privacy when they want it. Life becomes pretty stress-free. No more trying to maintain a home and garden, no more admin and bills to sort out. And no commitment to buy, thanks to a monthly all-inclusive rental fee, which includes delicious home-cooked meals and all the bills. What’s more, residents and families have the added reassurance of an Abbeyfield team member on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Abbeyfield Society was established in 1956 by Richard Carr-Gomm, who recognised that many older people were living alone and feeling isolated in their own communities. Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham is one of several hundred member societies providing high quality housing for retired people, world-wide today.
