Fabric Technician / Handyperson

Apleona Hsg S.P.A.; Preston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Holiday Days, plus Bank Holidays

Access to company van

Overtime rates

Reward Gateway employee discounts

Job summary

Apleona is recruiting a Fabric Technician/Handyperson to carry out planned and reactive maintenance at client premises in Preston. You will install, maintain and repair fabric systems and components, liaising with tenants as required.

The role requires recognised qualifications and strong plumbing and joinery skills, with broad knowledge of building services. You will receive full training and a competitive salary up to £37,000 with access to company van and benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognised industry qualifications, equivalent training programme.
• Strong Plumbing skills / experience.
• Strong Joinery skills / experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Broad knowledge and experience of building services systems, maintenance management and health and safety procedures.
• IT Literate.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair fabric systems and components.
• Maintain the fabric of the building including painting, plumbing, carpentry and general repairs.
• Interact with client/tenants as required.
• Assist with plumbing PPM and reactive tasks and diagnose/correct problems.

Skills

Plumbing

Joinery

IT literacy

Health and safety

Maintenance experience

Client interaction

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

• Advert Text

  Fabric Technician / Handyperson

  Location – Preston, PR1 8AF

  Hours – Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 17:00pm

  Apleona is a UK provider of integrated facilities management. With a client base that extends across 520 UK operational sites, we employ over 1500 talented people to deliver service solutions that work for our clients. Our culture is fast paced, challenging and above all, friendly and we are looking for you to join us!

  We’re currently looking to recruit a Fabric Technician/Handyperson , who will undertake the planned and reactive maintenance at our client premises. You will be hardworking and committed to ensuring the highest standards are always adhered to, readily interacting with our client / tenants as required.

  In this role, you will install, maintain, and repair fabric systems and components while also installing and maintaining a host of different fabric aspects and on occasions assisting with other duties including plumbing PPM and reactive tasks. You will also be diagnosing and correcting problems; selecting appropriate materials and provide advice to clients, contractors, and other professionals.

  In addition, you will also maintain the fabric of the building including painting, plumbing, carpentry, undertaking general repairs and the setting up of offices and meeting rooms.

  As an Apleona Fabric Technician/Handyperson, we’re looking for:

  • Recognised industry qualifications, equivalent training programme
  • Strong Plumbing skills / experience
  • Strong Joinery skills / experience
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Broad knowledge and experience of building services systems, maintenance management and health and safety procedures
  • IT Literate

  In return, we’ll provide you with full training once you start and make sure that you have everything you need to do a great job and be part of our awesome team. You will work the above hours and be paid an annual salary of up to £37,000 with access to the following Apleona employee benefits.

  • 25 Holiday Days, plus Bank Holidays
  • Employee discounts via Reward Gateway
  • Access to company van
  • Overtime rates
  • Access to a virtual GP
  • Access to a health & wellbeing app

  Apleona is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to recruit a diverse and inclusive workforce. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.