Gardener / Handyperson

Gardener/Handyperson

Norfolk County Council View all jobs

• Location: King Lynn, Norfolk
• Salary: £25,185 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Part-time

9 hours ago

Job Category: Social Care - Res

Job Description:

Gardener / Handyperson | 10990 | Permanent Contract | Part-time 18.5 hours per week | £25,185 per annum, pro rata | Grade B | Kings Lynn

To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form and attach it to your online application.

Marshfields is a Short Break Residential Unit based in West Lynn providing short breaks for children with disabilities and/or complex health needs aged 5 to 17 years.

We are looking to recruit a Gardener/Handyperson to perform general maintenance and repairs to the residential home.

Part of the role includes undertaking routine inspections to identify any issues or repairs needed. Some repairs will need to be reported and undertaken by external maintenance contractors. Some internal painting and decoration will be required.

Marshfields garden is a large area with play equipment, and this requires continued maintenance, planting of vegetables and flowers. Knowledge of basic plumbing, garden care and proficiency in using hand tools is required. Attention to detail, health and safety awareness, good problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full criteria to help you demonstrate you meet the requirements.

To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form and attach it to your online application.

Benefits of working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part-time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need
• Financial benefits such as:
  • A
  • for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 2 September 2026 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 9 September 2026 at 23:55

About Us:

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.

We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.

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About Us: We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.

Marshfields is a Short Break Residential Unit based in West Lynn providing short breaks for children with disabilities and/or complex health needs aged 5 to 17 years. We are looking to recruit a Gardener/Handyperson to perform general maintenance and repairs to the residential home. Part of the role includes undertaking routine inspections to identify any issues or repairs needed. Some repairs will need to be reported and undertaken by external maintenance contractors. Some internal painting and decoration will be required. Marshfields garden is a large area with play equipment, and this requires continued maintenance, planting of vegetables and flowers. Knowledge of basic plumbing, garden care and proficiency in using hand tools is required. Attention to detail health and safety and good problem-solving skills alongside the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form and attach it to your online application. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
• '
• A
for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job