Job Description
Role: Retirement Living Handyperson
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week, we have 2 posts available, with the following shift patterns available:
- Role 1: Monday – Wednesday, between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:50pm
- Role 2: Wednesday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:50pm
Worker Type: Off-site worker
Salary: Grade D £26,824 (Level 1) rising to £27,694 (Level 3) per annum (full-time equivalent, 37 hours). Actual salary for 22.2 hours per week is £16,094.10 rising to £16,616.40 per annum
Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB)
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce – perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you – people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
- You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About The Role
We’re looking for a practical, customer-focused Handyperson to join our Retirement Living team, supporting older residents across Nottingham City Council Housing Services. In this varied role, you’ll carry out a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks that help people settle into their homes and live safely and comfortably day to day – particularly where they may be unable to complete tasks themselves.
Working both independently and as part of a supportive team, you’ll manage your own appointments, respond to service requests, and complete jobs efficiently – ranging from fixing fittings and unblocking sinks to assembling furniture and setting up home equipment. You’ll communicate sensitively with residents, keep accurate records, and ensure all work meets health, safety and safeguarding standards.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in delivering excellent service, and values making a positive difference in people’s lives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of working in building maintenance and repair.
- Experience and proficiency in a range of general maintenance tasks including basic carpentry and plumbing.
- Experience of and ability to use the necessary portable power tools safely.
- Experience of assessing / inspecting general maintenance, refurbishment & construction work.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and via electronic systems.
- Understanding and responsive to the needs of older tenants, especially those with disabilities or special needs.
Please note: a full driving licence is essential to this role. The successful postholder will also need to undertake an Enhance Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the onboarding process.
Closing Date: 24 August 2026 (11:59pm)
Interview date: to be confirmed.
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
About Us
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled – these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
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