Handyperson / Driver

Location: Kirklees Council, Market Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2YZ

Pay Rate: £12.85 per hour PAYE

Full-Time | Temporary Contract (5 - 6 Months)

Kirklees Council is looking for a reliable, practical and hardworking Handyperson/Driver to join the Housing Solutions Service on a temporary basis for approximately 5 - 6 months. Working alongside a team of four experienced Handypersons/Drivers, you will play a vital role in preparing temporary accommodation for residents who require housing support due to homelessness.

This is a hands-on role where your work will directly help vulnerable people access safe, clean and suitable accommodation when they need it most.

Day-to-day of the role:

The Accommodation Team within Housing Solutions manages the Council's temporary accommodation properties and helps ensure statutory housing duties are met. As a Handyperson/Driver, you will work closely with Housing Solutions Officers to ensure properties are prepared quickly and efficiently, maximising the availability of accommodation and reducing reliance on costly bed and breakfast placements.

You will be responsible for preparing vacant properties to a high standard, carrying out minor repairs, moving furniture and equipment, and ensuring accommodation is ready for new occupants.

• Preparing temporary accommodation properties for new tenants.
• Cleaning, decorating and carrying out minor repairs.
• Installing white goods, furniture, fixtures and fittings as required.
• Clearing void properties of abandoned belongings, household waste and refuse.
• Assisting with property clearances and customer moves.
• Carrying out minor maintenance works in occupied temporary accommodation.
• Holding and managing master keys for Council properties.
• Changing locks where properties are unsecured or when occupancy rights have ended.
• Providing access to contractors and other services when required.
• Safely storing and disposing of abandoned possessions in line with Council procedures.
• Working proactively with Housing Solutions Officers to minimise void turnaround times.
• Managing and prioritising your own workload while responding to changing service demands.
• Experience carrying out basic maintenance, repairs, decorating or property preparation work.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and a flexible approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and customers.
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining high standards within residential accommodation.
• A commitment to providing an excellent service to vulnerable residents.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

This role is physically demanding and requires regular lifting, moving and transporting of household items, including:

• Beds
• Sofas
• White goods
• Furniture and household belongings

Applicants must be comfortable undertaking manual handling activities as part of their day-to-day duties.

Benefits:

To apply for the Handy/Person position, please send your cv to