Senior Handyperson
Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1171/305
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent Full Time
Contract Details:
Monday to Friday | 35 hours per week | Field and Office Based
Salary:
£34,252
Working Hours:
35
Location:
Darwin Court, 1 Crail Row, Walworth
Closing Date:
04/09/2025
Vacancy Category:
Property Services
Service Area:
C & S Specialist Housing
Directorate:
Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities
Our Vacancy
Senior Handyperson
35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, Office and Field Based (across London)
Are you a skilled handyperson who takes pride in helping others live safely and comfortably in their homes? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Handyperson to lead a small team in delivering high-quality, client-focused repairs and small works for older, disabled, and vulnerable residents. You'll be at the heart of a service designed to support independence, wellbeing, and security for our clients in the London area.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Handyperson, your role will involve:
* Leading and Supporting a Team – Overseeing a small team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery. You'll be a resourceful leader, helping your team access what they need to excel.
* Client-Focused Repairs and Maintenance – Carrying out minor repairs, voids, and DIY jobs in clients' homes, ensuring each job is completed to a high standard. You'll be mindful of privacy and respect for clients' property.
* Accurate Job Pricing and Financial Accountability – Accurately pricing jobs, handling ordering, and keeping detailed records to ensure compliance with financial processes and procedures.
* Collaborative Work with Stakeholders – Working closely with internal and external partners, referring clients to additional services as needed and ensuring positive client outcomes.
* Promoting Health, Safety, and Safeguarding – Conducting risk assessments and promoting safe practices for both clients and your team, ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies.
What We're Looking for in Your Application:
We're particularly looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
* Extensive Repair and Maintenance Experience – At least 5 years of hands-on experience in general housing repairs.
* Leadership Skills – Proven experience in supervising or managing a small team or apprentices.
* Client-Focused Approach – A track record of working effectively with older, disabled, or vulnerable people, showing empathy and understanding.
* Financial Accuracy and Accountability – Experience with job pricing, ordering, and record-keeping.
* Health and Safety Awareness – Understanding of risk assessment and the implementation of safety measures.
If you're motivated to make a difference through your practical skills and leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team in creating safe, supportive environments for our community members.
Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:
* 30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays
* two additional paid volunteering days each year
* flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
* 4 x salary life assurance
* up to 10% pension contribution
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your CV and tell us why you are suitable for this role. Please tell us how you meet the requirements outlined in the advert and how your values align with Peabody's.
If you have any questions about this role, please email Julie-Ann from the Peabody Talent Team at julie-ann.o'
Unfortunately, we cannot provide UK visa sponsorship, so you will need to have the right to work in the UK to apply.
Interviews will be in person at Darwin Court on the 17 September and the 18 September.