Lochaber Care & Repair Handyperson 

Our established Handyperson services provides an efficent and caring service to older and disabled people throughout the Lochaber area, providing a range of services 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 impve 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 initiative and be able to maintain appropriate and accurate records.

The role is subject to the PVG Scheme and a full, clean driving license is essential.

Conitions of service include: -

  • 35 hour working week - Monday - Friday.
  • 40 days annual leave including public holidays.

Salary: £32,490 per annum rising to £34,147 on successful completion of a 6-month probatioary period.

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

CVs should be submitted to Siobhan Toal, Customer Services Officer, Lochaber Housing Association, 101 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6DG or by emailing [email protected] 

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 CVs is noon on Monday 02nd March 2026.