We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.
We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.
If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.
Work for Orbit. Believe in people.
The role
We are looking for a handyperson to work across schemes in Bexley and Medway providing support at sheltered schemes. You will be working directly with customers, carrying out small repairs in and around the customer homes. You will work with the wider Independent Living team to provide excellent service.
Flexibility to support the wider team may be required.
This role is part of Customer & Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers.
What you'll achieve
Essential skills
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.
Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.
A rewarding experience that works for you
We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.
A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.
For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.
A purpose to feel proud of
We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.
What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.
Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:
We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.
We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.
If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.
Work for Orbit. Believe in people.
The role
We are looking for a handyperson to work across schemes in Bexley and Medway providing support at sheltered schemes. You will be working directly with customers, carrying out small repairs in and around the customer homes. You will work with the wider Independent Living team to provide excellent service.
Flexibility to support the wider team may be required.
This role is part of Customer & Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers.
What you'll achieve
- Support customers in own homes by carrying out small repairs in and around the scheme
- Work across a range of schemes in the South (focus on Bexley and Medway)
- Work with wider team - Scheme Officers, Managers and Handyperson team to provide excellent service
- Ensure all health and safety and compliance measures are met
- Be able to travel - own transport essential (mileage covered)
Essential skills
- Experience of carrying out a wide range of small repairs and adaptations.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and ability to write risk assessments..
- Ability to maintain accurate records both written and electronically.
- Competent user of ICT, with the ability to send emails, compose and print letters, complete online forms and be able to use in-house IT packages.
- Knowledge and/or experience of the issues faced by older people or vulnerable groups.
- Own driving licence - Van will be provided
- Experience of trade background i.e. carpentry, plumbing, brick laying or electrician (preferable)
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.
Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.
A rewarding experience that works for you
We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.
A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.
For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.
A purpose to feel proud of
We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.
What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.
Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:
- Online application
- Interview(s)
- Decision and offer
We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.