Salary: £24,792 per annum (£13.57 per hour) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Job Reference Number: HPS-25 Job Location: England Job Area: Blackpool, Lancashire Closing Date:10th October 2025
Due to our continued improvement and development of our services we are looking for a Handyperson Supervisor, to ensure a safe environment for our customers and colleagues. As an experienced supervisor, you will have proven ability in the delivery of a high-quality repair and maintenance service, working closely with senior stakeholders and being the first point of contact, resulting in a ‘first time fix’ to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction.
You will have DIY and maintenance skills to carry out reactive repairs including, but not restricted to, joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating, plasterwork and gardening. You will be positive, proactive and committed to providing an efficient and safe service.
The successful candidate will have proven ability in supervising sub-contractors and reviewing standard of works and ensuring that the service is delivered to a consistently high standard. You will work closely with the Business Support Manager and Housing Services Manager, to ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant risk assessments and training and all paperwork is submitted in a timely manner. You will have a thorough working knowledge of undertaking work in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and correct and proper use of all mechanical and non-mechanical equipment including fleet vehicles, tools, work wear, PPE and other relevant equipment.
The post holder will be able to evidence their experience of building and maintenance work and have the ability to undertake manual handling duties and demonstrate good customer-facing skills. You will have a full UK driving licence and a NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Maintenance Operations PAT testing. (multi-skills work activities associated with core trade).
Our offer to you
We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. To support our employees, we offer the following;
* Company paid enhanced DBS
* Medicash (subject to eligibility)
* Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
* Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
* Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service.
* Birthday day off
* Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
* Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
* Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
Interview date: To be confirmed
If you would like a rewarding role where you can really make a difference, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!
If you require any support with the online application process, please contact our friendly Recruitment team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.
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