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Handyperson

Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire is an independent local charity – a brand partner of Age UK – supporting more than 5,000 people every week. We are looking for a Handyperson in Sleaford / Boston / Grantham areas.

Monday to Friday

Between the hours of 08:30 and 16:00

Zero-hour contract

£12.21 per hour

Driving licence is essential

Our vision, a world where older people flourish, is delivered through a commitment to our values and our promise to deliver.

Our vision: A world in which older people flourish

Our mission: To improve the lives of older people

Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire is a local independent charity providing services and support to the local older people. Our services include information & advice; I Forget dementia service; and a range of home support services such as housekeeping, gardening and handyperson. Our services, staff and volunteers make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our useful handyperson service helps clients with a range of tasks including fitting key safes / grab rails; plumbing; moving furniture; putting up shelves; fixing taps and repairing windows. We aim to help in any way we can.

The Opportunity

We are looking for skilled and capable individuals who will ideally come from a maintenance / handyperson background to join us on a zero hours contract basis. Successful candidates will be able to help with a range of tasks that may include:

  • General DIY
  • Basic plumbing
  • General carpentry
  • Moving furniture
  • Fitting key safes
  • Painting and decorating
  • Assembling flat-pack furniture
  • Basic electrics

Even if you are not able to help with all the above, we are still interested in hearing from you.

Applicants must:

  • Possess good all-round multi-trade skills and handyperson experience.
  • Be able to think on their feet and problem solve
  • Be happy to work alone
  • Have good organisational skills
  • Have good time management skills
  • Hard working & physically fit
  • Have a flexible approach to work
  • Good customer service skills
  • Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle.
  • Have access to own range of tools
  • Be reliable, trustworthy and conscientious
  • Be looking to work at times that are between 08:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading local charity and provide a valued service to the local community.

What we provide

  • Access to Blue Light Card for discounts and savings
  • Tickets for Good (free or discounted tickets for events)
  • Age UK discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Bupa)
  • Mental Health First Aider Scheme
  • Dementia Friends training
  • Paid for enhanced DBS check
  • Induction and ongoing training
  • Flexible contract to suit you

What is a zero hours contract?

A zero-hours contract means you have no set working hours or times. We cannot guarantee you a set number of hours per week.

As a zero-hours contract, availability for shifts and flexibility to work outside of your locality is key.  

Does this sound like a role for you? Here's how to apply!

Please click here to complete our application form. We encourage applicants to refer to the job description when completing their application, demonstrating their skills and suitability for the role.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

If you have any questions about the role, get in touch with the Human Resources Department by calling 0345 556 4144 or email hr@ageuklsl.org.uk.

We reserve the right to close the advert if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire has an ongoing commitment to safeguarding, to demonstrate this we ensure that we follow safer recruitment practices. Our application form and interview process will always contain safeguarding-related questions. To ensure that our pre-employment checks are thorough, we will obtain and verify references from previous employers and conduct Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all new employees. Everyone at Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire will receive a comprehensive induction which will cover an insight into safeguarding principles, policies and procedures. In addition, all employees complete mandatory Safeguarding Training.