Handyperson/ Maintenance

  • Green Care Recruitment
  • Taunton, Somerset
  • May 06, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable, skilled, and proactive General Maintenance Handy Person to support the upkeep and improvement of a small portfolio of supported accommodation homes.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, maintains high standards, and can work independently to ensure properties remain safe, compliant, and well-presented.

Key Responsibilities:

- Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs across multiple homes

- Ensure all fire doors and door frames are compliant and maintained to a high standard

- Complete carpentry tasks including repairs, fittings, and installations

- Undertake plastering, tiling, and painting/decorating work

- Perform basic plumbing repairs and maintenance

- Respond to general repair requests promptly and efficiently

- Conduct routine property inspections and identify maintenance needs

- Ensure all work meets health & safety and regulatory standards

- Respond to call-outs when required to secure homes or carry out urgent/emergency repairs (call-outs are extremely rare and only expected in genuine emergency situations)

Skills & Experience Required:

- Proven experience in general property maintenance

- Strong working knowledge of:

- Fire doors and compliance requirements

- Carpentry and joinery

- Plastering and tiling

- Painting and decorating

- Basic plumbing

- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Willingness to respond to urgent call-outs when required

- Full UK driving licence preferred

- As this is based in a supported living service, you will be required to have a clear DBS and full work history checks.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary starting at 30,000

- 5-day working week supporting consistency and routine

- Pay progression based on quality of work and performance

- Flexible working across a small number of local properties

- Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining high-quality living environments

If you are dependable, take pride in your craftsmanship, and want to be part of a service that values quality and safety, we would like to hear from you.