Handyperson

Mobile Handyperson

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Location: Maidstone
Salary: Up to £29,827 per annum plus company vehicle and fuel card
Contract Type: Full time Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday

About Apleona UK
Apleona delivers high-quality facilities services across a wide range of sites and communities. We are committed to service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, supporting some of the UKs most critical environments.

About Our Clients
Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust (including CYPMHS) (KMMH)
Providing inpatient and outpatient mental health services across Kent and Medway, including services for children, young people, older adults, forensic and specialist care. The Trust operates across approximately 68 sites, delivering 24/7, 365-day patient services.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT)
One of the largest community health providers in England, employing approximately 5,700 staff and serving a population of 1.4 million people across Kent, East Sussex, and parts of London. This contract includes 33 sites, made up of local GPs, sexual health clinics, dentists, and community-based care centres.

About the Role:
We are looking for a Handyperson to join our team here in Kent . This role involves providing reliable, hands-on support across a range of NHS properties in Kent, including mental health units. The Maintenance Operative will carry out painting and decorating, general DIY tasks, and basic repairs, supporting the wider Maintenance Services team as needed. You will also assist MSOs with day-to-day duties and act as a chaperone when required, offering an additional pair of eyes to ensure safety, security, and compliance while work is being completed on site. xwzovoh

Key Criteria

Experience in Painting and Decorating to a high standard
General DIY knowledge and experience
Provide your own hand tools
Comfortable working within challenging behaviour / mental health units
Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
Flexible and willing to travel across Kent
Full UK driving licence

This role sits within Morrison Facilities Services , part of Apleona UK, and offers an excellent opportunity to join the business at an exciting time of transformation, growth, and investment.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment