Handyperson
Ref: 179342
Salary: £26,824, p.a. plus benefits
37 hours per week
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your next role
The Handyperson role will deliver routine repairs and improvements across Council-owned properties. The postholder will visit tenant homes and support them with basic DIY and work to help sustain their tenancies.
This role involves carrying out a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks within council-owned homes to ensure properties and communal areas remain safe, functional, and well maintained. The role typically includes fixing doors, putting up shelves, locks, taps, and fittings, carrying out small carpentry and plumbing jobs, and addressing health and safety issues promptly.
The handyperson works directly in tenants’ homes, providing a reliable and customer-focused service, while following council policies, health and safety regulations, and safeguarding procedures. They also report larger repair needs, maintain accurate records of work completed, and contribute to maintaining decent living standards across the council’s housing stock.
The role also requires effective tenant engagement, robust risk management, and a commitment to continuous improvement to safeguard residents, colleagues, and the wider community.
What You'll Bring
- Experience in carrying out general maintenance.
- Demonstrate knowledge of participating in good practices i.e. Health & Safety.
- Appreciation and understanding of the Social Housing Regulation Act and the consumer standards.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A problem solver who can use their own initiative.
- Able to work under own initiative and managing caseload.
- A good level of fitness is required as you will also assist with the clearance of belongings and waste from empty homes and disposal at the local recycling centre.
- Ability to handle equipment and machinery used in DIY, cleaning and gardening.
- A full UK driving licence to travel between sites as required.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a vehicle.
You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
For further information about the role, please contact Janine Pike- Estates Housing Manager [email protected]
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 5 August 2026
Interview date: 12 August 2026
