Fabrication Technician / handyman

LDH (La Doria) Ltd; Sproughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Free Parking

Pension Scheme

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

33 days holiday (including bank hols)

Social events

Job summary

LDH Ld Doria is a leading supplier of ambient food products to major UK supermarkets. The company seeks a skilled Fabric Technician/Handyman to carry out planned and reactive building fabric maintenance across the site.

You will perform repairs, minor installations, carpentry, plumbing, and pest-proofing tasks while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme, life assurance, discretionary

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fabric Technician, Handyman, Maintenance Operative, or similar role.
• Good knowledge of general building maintenance and repair techniques.
• Experience in carpentry, painting and basic plumbing.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve building fabric issues.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general building fabric maintenance and repairs to the building.
• Minor carpentry works including door furniture repairs and lock replacement.
• General handyman tasks e.g. installing shelving, signs, notice boards, furniture assembly and repairs.
• Basic plumbing repairs such as replacing taps, fixing leaks, and clearing blocked toilets and drains.
• Undertake pest-proofing installation and repairs around the building.
• Perform painting and decorating tasks as required.
• Replace vehicle wheel stops, restraints and other transport loading bay equipment.
• Carry out small internal & external concrete floor repairs.
• Assist the site facilities engineers in the maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of building fabric and report any defects.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and emergencies where required.
• Assist in hoisting subcontractors around the facility when necessary.
• Accurately complete maintenance records and job reports through the company's maintenance management system.
• Comply with all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Report hazards, near misses, accidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Be on the call out rota for building alarms.
• Undertake any inhouse and external training as needed to fulfil this role.

Skills

Fabric Technician

Handyman

Maintenance Operative

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

LDH Ld Doria:

LDH la doria is a leading supplier of ambient food products to major UK Supermarkets.

Established for over 65 years we are the best in the business working in close relationships with all of our customers and meeting the highest of service targets.

Job Summary:

To carry out planned and reactive building fabric maintenance, repairs, and minor installation works across the site. The role involves maintaining the condition, safety, and appearance of the building and facility, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake general building fabric maintenance and repairs to the building.
• Minor carpentry works including door furniture repairs and lock replacement.
• General handyman tasks e.g. Installing shelving, signs, notice boards, furniture assembly and repairs.
• Basic plumbing repairs such as replacing taps, fixing leaks, and clearing blocked toilets and drains.
• Undertake pest-proofing installation and repairs around the building.
• Perform painting and decorating tasks as required.
• Replace vehicle wheel stops, restraints and other transport loading bay equipment.
• Carry out small internal & external concrete floor repairs.
• Assist the site facilities engineers in the maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of building fabric and report any defects.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and emergencies where required.
• Assist in hoisting subcontractors around the facility when necessary.
• Accurately complete maintenance records and job reports through the company's maintenance management system.
• Comply with all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Report hazards, near misses, accidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Be on the call out rota for building alarms.
• Undertake any inhouse and external training as needed to fulfil this role.

Skills & Experience: Essential

• Experience in a Fabric Technician, Handyman, Maintenance Operative, or similar role.
• Good knowledge of general building maintenance and repair techniques.
• Experience in carpentry, painting and basic plumbing.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve building fabric issues.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills & Experience: Desirable

• Trade qualifications in Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Construction or similar.
• Experience working within a Facilities/ engineering team.
• IPAF and/or PASMA certification.

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Hybrid working arrangements

Free Parking

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Fantastic Social Events

Equal Opportunities: LDH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.