Handy Person

Handy Person

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire

Job type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: £12.22 Hour

Contracted Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days

Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?

At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee you become a co-owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success.

With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. With opportunities for Apprenticeship, Nursery practitioners, Nursery Managers & Casual staff, we are always looking for passionate individuals to join us.

We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).

About the Role

As a Handy Person, you'll work closely with the Regional Maintenance Manager to make sure our sites are well taken care of, prioritising jobs as you go. Ensure that all work being undertaken is done so with as little disruption as possible to children and colleagues. Working with site Managers in respect to how and when job to be carried out and advising the site manager once completed. You'll be there to support the Regional Maintenance Manager with various projects and keep an eye out for repairs and upgrades needed around the nurseries.

About the Nursery

Tops Portsmouth Nursery is a 115 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Cosham, Portsmouth. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!                   

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family.

• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
• Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website!

What does the role involve?

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the nursery, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Ensure outdoor play areas are safe and well-maintained.
• Perform regular health and safety checks, reporting any issues to the Nursery Manager.
• Assist with setting up and taking down equipment for activities and events.
• Support with light gardening, keeping the nursery grounds neat and tidy.
• Respond to maintenance requests from staff in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager to schedule and prioritize tasks.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge and experience of maintenance works preferred but not essential.
• Relevant qualification within maintenance field desirable but not essential.
• Full clean driving license
• Good communication & organisational skills

Important Safeguarding Information
Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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