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This is a unique role whereby the post holder is responsible for directly supporting a small local island community. The Community Handyperson is responsible for providing a front-line maintenance service for the Shetland Islands Council.

We are looking for someone who has the appropriate knowledge to complete semi-skilled work in Council properties, piers and outdoor spaces.

This role will require the post holder to work independently, working alongside a number of different teams and services across the Council to deliver services in a small island community. The post holder will therefore require to demonstrate the right people skills - flexible, approachable and has a willingness to help others, and who is capable of using their initiative to plan their own workload.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Additional Information

The grade of this post is G
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
Permanent Part Time post with a minimum of 22 hours per week with the opportunity of up to 37 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year.
If you require UK visa sponsorship please state this in your application. We will assess your suitability for the role and whether the vacancy is likely to meet the criteria for UK visa sponsorship.
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based in Fetlar, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Carl Symons - Executive Manager - Contact on: 01595744537 or email: carl.symons@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here