General Building Maintenance

TXM Recruit; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Station Handyperson in Banbury to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across various sites. The role requires proven facilities maintenance experience, knowledge of health and safety legislation, and strong fault-finding skills. You will manage site contractors and promote safety standards. Competitive salary of £35,000 plus travel benefits and pension offered.

Benefits

Travel benefits

Excellent pension

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance within safety-critical or regulated environments.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to buildings, plant, and infrastructure.
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring RAMS and access permits are adhered to.
• Promote good housekeeping and high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Independent work ability

Fault-finding and repair skills

Carpentry skills

Plumbing skills

UK driving licence

Flexibility to work across sites

Job description

Overview

Station Handyperson – Banbury. £35,000 + Travel benefits & excellent pension. TXM Recruit are supporting a rail business to recruit several Building Care Operative / Handy persons who will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs across all buildings, depots, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to buildings, plant, and infrastructure.
• Ensure full compliance with safety legislation and internal policies.
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and access permits are in place and adhered to.
• Promote good housekeeping and high standards of health and safety.
• Respond flexibly to operational needs and undertake additional duties as required.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance within safety-critical or regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills.
• Carpentry or plumbing skills desirable.
• Current, full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values safety, integrity, and service excellence
• Contribute to a vital public transport service used by thousands of passengers daily
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for training and professional development