Handyperson

Handyperson

Location: Nottinghamshire

Salary: £15,873 per annum (pro-rata’d)

Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 25 hrs

ABOUT US

The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future for over 110 years. We provide schools, homes and therapeutic services to children and young people. We are passionate about improving outcomes for our young people, encouraging life skills, and developing their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves on providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in. 

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for someone to provide general building maintenance and gardening at our properties to ensure that they are kept safe, secure and in good condition. Working to a high standard, in a safe and secure manner, whilst being sensitive to the needs of the staff and young people in the building.

WHAT KIND OF PERSON DO WE NEED?

• Someone who can carry out a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasks, varying in nature, including General building, Basic Carpentry, Tiling, Painting, Plumbing, Minor Electrical, Drainage works, External works – including gardening.


• Someone who has a Full, UK, Valid Driving Licence, with access to a car.


• Someone who has City and Guilds craft certificate in construction trade, or a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in a relevant trade or in multi-trade building maintenance operation, and/ or has a multi-trade Skills qualification(s) or similar certificates or competence.


• Someone who has  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a building trade or property maintenance role


• Someone who is practical and enjoys working outside.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Physical requirements:

As the role is physically demanding the applicant must have the ability to lift and handle large/heavy objects, be able to bend, reach, push, pull, load, unload climb and work safely at height. Ability to predominantly work on their feet during working hours and through the course of the day.

WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU 

The benefits you receive will increase over time in recognition of your commitment and dedication and include:

• Salary: £15,873


• a health cashback scheme (which covers you and up to four children).


• a matched company pension scheme with up to 5% matched employer contributions.


• an employee assistance programme.


• vouchers and discounts off retail, food, and entertainment.


• a cycle to work scheme.


• will writing service.

SOUND LIKE A MATCH?

Please send your CV through to us using the ‘apply for this role’ button, to be sent an Application Form, The Job Description and The Person Specification.

Closing date: 5th September 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorships

The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children.  We follow safer recruitment guidelines, and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.