Handyperson Supervisor
Reference: HPS-25
Blackpool
35 hours per week
£24,792 per annum (£13.57 per hour)
Due to our continued improvement and development of our services we are looking for a Handyperson Supervisor, to ensure a safe environment for our customers and colleagues. As an experienced supervisor, you will have proven ability in the delivery of a high-quality repair and maintenance service, working closely with senior stakeholders and being the first point of contact, resulting in a ‘first time fix’ to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction.
You will have DIY and maintenance skills to carry out reactive repairs including, but not restricted to, joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating, plasterwork and gardening. You will be positive, proactive and committed to providing an efficient and safe service.
The successful candidate will have proven ability in supervising sub-contractors and reviewing standard of works and ensuring that the service is delivered to a consistently high standard. You will work closely with the Business Support Manager and Housing Services Manager, to ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant risk assessments and training and all paperwork is submitted in a timely manner. You will have a thorough working knowledge of undertaking work in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and correct and proper use of all mechanical and non-mechanical equipment including fleet vehicles, tools, work wear, PPE and other relevant equipment.
The post holder will be able to evidence their experience of building and maintenance work and have the ability to undertake manual handling duties and demonstrate good customer-facing skills. You will have a full UK driving licence and a NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Maintenance Operations PAT testing. (multi-skills work activities associated with core trade).
Our offer to you
We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. To support our employees, we offer the following;
- Company paid enhanced DBS
- Medicash (subject to eligibility)
- Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
- Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
- Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service.
- Birthday day off
- Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
- Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
How do I apply?
If you would like a rewarding role where you can really make a difference, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!
If you require any support with the online application process, please contact our friendly Recruitment team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career break scheme
- Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances
Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:
- Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
- Relevant qualifications to the role
- A minimum of 2 reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
- For further Tips on completing your application, please refer to our download on the “Apply Now” section.
If you’re struggling to complete the form, have any questions, or need support simply click on our need help button, pop in a few contact details, and one of recruitment team will be in touch
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