Casual Handyperson / General Maintenance Assistant
Location: Caribbean DutchPot, Northampton
Job Type: Part-time / Casual / Zero-hours
Hours: Occasional hours as required – no guaranteed weekly hours
Suitable for: Someone looking to earn additional income alongside other work, retirement, self-employment or other commitments
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, practical and versatile Handyperson / General Maintenance Assistant to help us with a variety of small maintenance, gardening and general jobs around our restaurant and premises.
This is not a full-time job and will not provide regular or substantial weekly hours. It is best suited to someone looking for a flexible way to earn some additional money and who is happy to be contacted when jobs need doing.
There are no fixed working hours. Some weeks there may be several small jobs to complete, while at other times there may be very little work.
The ideal person will be someone who is naturally practical, can turn their hand to lots of different small jobs and takes pride in keeping a property looking clean, tidy and well maintained.
Typical Duties
Duties will vary depending on what needs attention and may include:
- General minor repairs and maintenance
- Small painting and decorating jobs
- Changing light bulbs and fittings where appropriate
- Putting up shelves, pictures, signs or other small fixtures
- Tightening or repairing loose fittings, handles, hinges and similar items
- Minor furniture repairs and assembly
- Keeping the outside and garden areas tidy
- Weeding and general garden maintenance
- Repotting and looking after plants
- Cleaning and tidying outdoor areas
- Small touch-up and improvement jobs around the restaurant
- Identifying minor maintenance problems before they become bigger problems
- Other light practical jobs as required
The role does not involve specialist electrical, gas or other work that legally requires a qualified tradesperson.
Skills & Qualities We're Looking For
You don't necessarily need to be a qualified tradesperson. We are more interested in finding someone who is practical, dependable and genuinely handy.
You should:
- Be confident carrying out a variety of basic DIY and maintenance tasks
- Have basic painting and decorating skills
- Be comfortable using common hand and power tools safely
- Have some basic gardening knowledge
- Be able to carry out simple repairs and maintenance
- Be able to work independently and use your initiative
- Be reliable and turn up when work has been agreed
- Have good attention to detail
- Take pride in completing jobs properly rather than simply getting them done quickly
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be reasonably flexible about when occasional work can be carried out
Having your own basic tools would be helpful, although this can be discussed.
Important – Please Read Before Applying
This is a casual, zero-hours position with minimal and variable hours.
There are no guaranteed weekly hours, and this role should not be considered a main source of income.
It would particularly suit someone who:
- Already has another job and wants occasional extra work
- Is self-employed and has some spare availability
- Is semi-retired or retired and would like occasional paid work
- Has practical/DIY experience and wants to earn some additional money
- Wants flexible work without committing to a regular weekly schedule
We would like to build a relationship with someone dependable who we can call upon when maintenance and practical jobs arise.
To Apply
Please send us a short introduction telling us:
- A little about yourself
- Any DIY, maintenance, decorating or gardening experience you have
- The types of jobs you are comfortable doing
- Your general availability
- Whether you have your own tools
- Your expected hourly rate
Formal qualifications are not essential – practical ability, reliability and a good attitude are more important to us.
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Can you provide some information about any experience you have for this role
Work Location: In person
