Gardener/Handyperson

Gardener / Handyperson | 10990 | Permanent Contract | Part-time 18.5 hours per week | £25,185 per annum, pro rata | Grade B | Kings Lynn

To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form >> Here << and attach it to your online application.    

Marshfields is a Short Break Residential Unit based in West Lynn providing short breaks for children with disabilities and/or complex health needs aged 5 to 17 years. 

We are looking to recruit a Gardener/Handyperson to perform general maintenance and repairs to the residential home. 

Part of the role includes undertaking routine inspections to identify any issues or repairs needed. Some repairs will need to be reported and undertaken by external maintenance contractors. Some internal painting and decoration will be required. 

Marshfields garden is a large area with play equipment, and this requires continued maintenance, planting of vegetables and flowers. Knowledge of basic plumbing, garden care and proficiency in using hand tools is required. Attention to detail health and safety and good problem-solving skills alongside the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form >> Here << and attach it to your online application.    

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement 
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need. 
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.   
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.  

Redeployment closing date: 2 September 2026 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 9 September 2026 at 23:55