Job Description

We're looking for a skilled and conscientious Handy Person to join our friendly team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet.
This is a part-time role, working 15 hours per week, days to be discussed at interview. You'll play an important role in ensuring our hospital continues to provide a clean, welcoming, and well-presented environment for our patients, visitors, and colleagues.
This is a hands-on role where your skills and attention to detail will make a real difference to the patient experience.
What you'll be doing
As our Handy Person, your work will focus on small works and decorative improvements, such as painting, decorating, and minor repairs. Your tasks will include:

• Preparing surfaces, sanding, filling, and priming before decoration.
• Applying paint, varnishes, and finishes to a high standard.
• Repairing and making good minor damage to fixtures, fittings, and surfaces.
• Installing and fixing items such as towel holders, disabled rails, shelves, and noticeboards.
• Supporting with room setups, light storage, or moving furniture.
• Assisting with basic gardening and external maintenance duties.
• Working safely in a live hospital environment, always following Health & Safety procedures.

You'll work independently while being part of a supportive team, ensuring our hospital continues to look and feel welcoming for everyone.
What we'll look for in you
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and has:

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, with an eye for detail.
• The ability to work independently and proactively.
• A friendly, approachable, and respectful manner - especially in patient-facing areas.
• A motivated and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to varied tasks.
• Physical fitness to carry out manual tasks and work at height when required.

Desirable (but not essential):

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Painting and Decorating (or equivalent).
• Experience in healthcare or care-based environments.
• Familiarity with Risk Assessments/Method Statements and safe working practices.

What you can expect in return;

• A full-time equivalent salary of 23,000 per annum
• Work 15 hours a week
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact in our friendly resourcing team.
Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Position
Facilities and Hospitality
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A full-time equivalent salary of 23,000 per annum
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Part Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Training & Development
Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
To be honest, this is the best place I have ever worked and I would like to stay with Practice Plus Group as long as possible. Practice Plus Group have been brilliant at understanding that I am going to be looking after my granddaughter, so it gives me a great work life balance.

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