Grounds Person/General Handyperson

We are looking for a Grounds person/General Handyperson to join the Property Team.

Job description:

We have a total of 16 properties and an office building which all need regular maintenance of outside spaces. You will travel between properties, carrying out general grounds and property maintenance to both grounds and buildings to ensure we are providing the best possible accommodation for our clients.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out garden and property maintenance and repairs as required across various trades to all areas of Arc properties.
• Carrying out the disposal of any waste materials not suitable for collection by our normal waste carrier.
• Carrying out any necessary collections and deliveries on behalf of the Association, including Gifts in Kind from members of the public and external organisations.
• Sourcing and collecting materials from suppliers as required
• Working on refurbishment projects with other team members and liaise with suppliers and outside contractors.
• Working with the Property Team, effectively as a team member, and develop and maintain positive working relationships with all clients, Arc staff and external third parties.
• Arranging and carrying out the conveyance and placement of furniture, domestic appliances, fixtures, and fittings to Arc properties as instructed, within agreed timeframes.
• Assisting with the relocation of clients and their possessions.
• Ensuring client, staff, and visitor safety.

You will have:

• Suitable qualifications or experience of grounds and property maintenance.
• Experience of building positive, effective relationships with internal/external colleagues
• Ability to source and collect required materials from suppliers.
• A strong commitment to Arc’s Purpose and Key Values
• Good standard of literacy, numeracy, IT, organising and planning
• High level of ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with a calm approach to emergency situations.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.

This role is 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday

Location:

We have 16 properties across Taunton and Bridgwater which you will need to travel between.

Salary:

Salary: £25,567

Benefits:
Sick pay
Pension
Health and wellbeing insurance plan   

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role by email, using the job title as the subject heading, to [email protected]

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