Building Maintenance Technician (Handyman)

TJ Search; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician in Uddingston, Scotland. This full-time role involves general maintenance duties across various commercial settings. Candidates should have strong maintenance skills, exceptional customer service abilities, and be proficient in English. A full, clean driving license is required. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance role with a strong background across various trades.
• Ability to engage professionally with all stakeholders.
• Familiarity with property services or facilities management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general maintenance and handyperson duties across various settings.
• Perform small-scale plumbing works and carpentry repairs.
• Collaborate with other tradespeople and acquire new skills.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Administrative proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

TJ Search is currently seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Technician /Handyman on behalf of a major PLC to work as part of their in-house Facilities Management team.

This role is centred around ensuring the optimal functioning and upkeep of their operational sites (14) mainly in the central region, with travel to other major cities and towns in Scotland as required. The successful candidate will be travelling across the Central Region and to other locations as needed.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work and be part of a national team focused on commercial properties, fully supported in your operation and a valued colleague meeting the high standards expected by internal operations.

Ideally you will have a robust set of maintenance skills, a friendly outgoing nature, and broad knowledge across various trades. You will receive full support from the existing team and will build close relationships across our client’s Scottish operation.

You will be capable of taking on tasks across a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks within commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general maintenance and handyperson duties across a variety of settings.
• Efficient clearance of vegetation and conducting PAT testing as required.
• Performing small-scale plumbing works, carpentry repairs, and installation of carpet tiles and stair nosings, for example.
• Collaborating with other tradespeople, while also acquiring new skills and training.
• Cleaning gutters, procuring materials and equipment necessary for maintenance works.
• Accurately completing worksheets and reporting tasks using our dedicated mobile application.

What you'll need

• Proven experience and knowledge in a similar maintenance role, with a strong background in various trades.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage professionally with all stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English, enabling effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook, for efficient administrative tasks.
• Desirable but not essential: knowledge of property services or facilities management, compliance or trades experience, and IPAF/PASMA training.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and reliability.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role, as it involves travel across the region with a vehicle provided for business use.

Employment details

This is a full-time, permanent position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Our client offers an attractive benefits package reflecting their commitment to well-being and professional development.

How to apply

If you want to find out more, or want a stable position working with a national team that's an important department of a major PLC, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your experience in the relevant areas.

At TJ Search, we value diversity and are committed to recruiting for inclusive environments.