Property Care Handyman / Handywoman

One Fylde -
Blackpool

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Job details

16 hours ago

Qualifications

Minor refurbishment works
Minor repairs
Building fabric maintenance
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Computer literacy
Stakeholder liaison
Painting and decorating
Groundskeeping
Tenant engagement
Hedge trimming
Property maintenance inspection
Facilities maintenance

Full job description

At One Fylde, we provide person-centred support, accommodation and activities for adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism. Our purpose is to contribute to the wellbeing of everyone who is part of One Fylde, ensuring people are treated with respect and enabled to live the best life possible. We have an amazing opportunity for a Property Care Handyman / Handywoman reporting to our Compliance and Maintenance team. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and be involved with the day to day maintenance of housing here at One Fylde.

Property Maintenance and Inspection

Undertake basic repair work and maintenance across One Fylde’s housing portfolio, including repairs to doors and windows, sealant, gutters, joinery, plasterboard, basic plumbing tasks, and household appliances. Most work will take place in residential homes occupied by People We Support (PWS) and staff; some tasks may also be carried out in office and depot locations.
Carry out minor household tasks, for example changing lightbulbs, replacing batteries in door magnet holders, batteries in thermostats, and unblocking kitchen and bathroom sinks.
Carry out painting of walls, ceilings and woodwork.
Variety of gardening tasks that include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, pruning trees, clearing away weeds or debris, and planting.
Repairing and painting garden fences and gates.
Exclusions: do not undertake electrical work, gas work, or complex plumbing. These must be completed by appropriately qualified/certified contractors. Do not undertake tasks requiring Building Control approval unless authorised and managed through the appropriate process.
Identify, report and log any work that requires an external contractor.
Provide updates, feedback and recommendations to your supervisor.
PPE, tools, ladders, materials, equipment and any required training will be provided by One Fylde.
One Fylde will provide a van for travel between properties and for storing tools, materials and equipment.

Tenant and Stakeholder Engagement

Follow the direction and priorities agreed with your supervisor.
Promote customer satisfaction through good communication, consultation and participation.
Liaise with People We Support (PWS), staff and other stakeholders in a polite, professional and friendly manner.

Health and Safety

Work in line with One Fylde’s health and safety policy and relevant legislation (including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015, as applicable).
Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses and incidents promptly, and take immediate action where it is safe to do so.

Administrative Duties

Use Fixflo (or other approved systems) to maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and maintenance activity.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, briefings and supervision as required.
Keep up to date with relevant guidance and legislation, and support initiatives that improve service delivery and property standards.
Basic IT knowledge is essential; training will be given

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