Handyperson / handyman- local independent charity Casual contract basis- flexible part time working £15 – 17 an hour plus 5% pension, holiday pay and mileage. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blue Light card and Age UK discount schemes. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blue Light card and Age UK discount schemes. Richmond upon Thames Age UK Richmond upon Thames is a local independent charity supporting older people across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We provide a wide range of useful and well utilised services designed to improve wellbeing and enhance independence – including information & advice; a wide range of social & wellbeing centres and sessions; support after hospital discharge; digital skills development; Dementia Friendly Richmond and home services such as handyperson, housekeeping and gardening. Partnership is a core part of our work – we work in close collaboration with other voluntary sector partners and wider organisations to maximise our impact and reach. Our friendly and committed team of 45 staff and 100+ volunteers support around 4,000 local older people each year. Our useful handyperson service helps clients with a range of tasks including fitting key safes / grab rails; plumbing; moving furniture; putting up shelves; fixing taps and repairing windows. We aim to help in any way we can. Some jobs are completed free of charge for local older people, and others we charge a subsidised rate for. The Opportunity We are looking for skilled and capable individuals who will ideally come from a maintenance / handyperson background to join us on a casual hours contract basis. We also would look at a part time permanent contract for a suitable candidate. Successful candidates will be able to help with a range of tasks that may include: • General DIY • Basic plumbing • General carpentry • Moving furniture • Fitting key safes • Painting and decorating • Assembling flat-pack furniture • Basic electrics You will also have to take payment via cheque and digital card machine, issue receipts and fill out basic paperwork. Applicants must: • Possess good all round multi-trade skills and handyperson experience. • Be able to think on their feet and problem solve • Be happy to work alone • Have good organisational skills • Have good time management skills • Fluent in English • Hard working & physically fit • Have a flexible approach to work • Good customer service skills • Full UK driving license with access to a ULEZ compliant vehicle. • Have access to own range of tools • Be reliable, trustworthy and conscientious • Be looking to work at times that are between 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday. • Live within a 30 minute drive of the borough of Richmond upon Thames- work can be throughout this borough including Barnes, Twickenham, Teddington, Ham and Whitton. Please note that this is zero hour’s contract position. This arrangement may suit handypersons / handymen with existing businesses looking for extra work, or those looking for part time work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading local charity and provide a valued service to the local community. Age UK Richmond are committed to the safeguarding of vulberable adults and children. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and ensure they follow our Safeguarding Policies and complete required training. If you are interested, please fill out the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email to recruitment@ageukrichmond.org.uk or phone 02033269432 if you would like to discuss first.