Handy Person

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is seeking a Handyperson to join our Facilities Management team, supporting the Ministry of Justice across Ipswich and surrounding areas. This mobile role covers the National Probation Service Estate in London, delivering planned and reactive maintenance to keep facilities running smoothly.

You will work 40 hours per week, with a 1-in-4 on-call rotation and a focus on safety and reliability. Ideal candidates will hold CSCS and Working at Height certificates, have a full UK driving licence,

Qualifications

• CSCS card required.
• Working at Height certification required.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem solving.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rota (1 week in 4).

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs including fixing carpeting, hanging items, patching paintwork, and minor drain blockages.
• Manage toilet seat replacements, door handle repairs, and fix loose hinges and fittings.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and update systems accordingly.
• Respond to reactive helpdesk calls and conduct daily site inspections.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors while maintaining clear communication with site users.

Skills

CSCS card

Working at Height

Full UK driving licence

Good communication

On-call readiness

Job description

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Company Name: Kier

Job Description

We're looking for a Handyperson to join our Ministry of Justice team based in Ipswich and surrounding areas. Location: Ipswich and surrounding areas Hours: 40 hours per week We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. We’re excited to welcome a skilled Handyperson to join our Facilities Management team. You'll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of hard and technical services for our prestigious client, the Ministry of Justice. This mobile position offers the opportunity to work across the National Probation Service Estate in London, providing both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure facilities run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs including fixing carpeting, hanging items, patching paintwork, and resolving minor drain blockages
• Managing toilet seat replacements, door handle repairs, and fixing loose hinges and fittings
• Completing planned preventative maintenance and updating systems accordingly
• Responding to reactive calls from the helpdesk and conducting daily site inspections
• Collaborating with colleagues and contractors whilst maintaining excellent communication with site users

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar general maintenance role within occupied properties
• Relevant industry qualifications, including a CSCS card and Working at Height certification
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, or Property Maintenance
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to participate in the on-call rota (1 week in 4)

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.