Handyperson

Following a recent retiral Lochaber Care & Repair is now recruiting an additional Handyperson to join our team. Our established Handyperson service provides an efficient and caring service to support clients to live at home in a safe and secure environment. We assist people across all housing tenures with falls prevention measures, small repairs and practical tasks around the home, such as putting up shelves, fitting key safes, smoke alarms and changing light bulbs. Our Handypersons also install improvements such as grab rails and bannisters, to improve safety and support independent living. Our services also include the installation, maintenance and removal of Telecare (personal alarms). We operate a Community Equipment Service, on behalf of our funding partners NHS Highland and The Highland Council.

Applicants will be skilled in carrying out small repairs and have some experience of working in a trade such as plumbing or joinery, although this is not essential. They will be enthusiastic and able to establish positive and trusting relationships with clients. They will have experience of working with the public and be able to work well on their own initative and be able to maintain appropriate and accurate records.

This role is subject to the PVG Scheme and a full, clean driving licence is essential. 

Conditions of service include:-

  • 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday.
  • 40 days annual leave including public holidays
  • A salary of £32,972 per annum rising to £34,147 on successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

For an informal discussion of the posts requirements, please contact Maureen Cameron, Manager, Lochaber Care & Repair on 01397 702530.

Completed application forms should be submitted to Siobhan Toal, Corporate & HR Officer, Lochaber Housing Association, 101 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6DG telephone: 01397 702530 or by emailing [email protected] 

If you would prefer a hard copy of the application pack, please contact Siobhan on the details listed above.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief.

Closing date for completed application forms is noon on Monday 6th June 2026.