Handyman

Construction, Property and Engineering; Appleby-in-Westmorland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced Handyman / Multi-Skilled Operative for an ongoing contract on a commercial construction and fit-out project in Appleby-in-Westmorland. You will work with site management and finishing sub-contractors to tackle snagging, carpentry, plastering, painting, and general making-good tasks to keep handover on schedule.

Requirements include a valid CSCS Card (Blue/Green), proven multi-trade experience, your own toolkit, and full PPE.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card required (Skilled Worker Blue or Green).
• Proven multi-trade experience on commercial construction or fit-out projects.
• Own comprehensive kit of hand and cordless power tools.
• Full 5-point PPE: hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots, gloves, safety glasses.
• UK driving licence and reliable transport; based in Appleby-in-Westmorland or nearby.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out snagging and finishing works across commercial units, offices, and welfare facilities.
• General basic carpentry: hanging doors, fitting skirting, boxing-in pipework, and ironmongery adjustments.
• Patch plastering, minor drywall repairs, and mastic/silicone application.
• Touching up paintwork and preparing surfaces for final decoration.
• Installing temporary site protections, signage, fixtures, and fittings.
• Assisting the Site Manager with general troubleshooting and keeping work areas safe, clean, and organised.

Skills

CSCS Card (Skilled Worker Blue/Green)

Multi-skilled operative

Own toolkit

5-point PPE

Driving licence

Appleby-in-Westmorland commutable

Tools

Cordless power tools (18V/110V)

Hand tools

Job description

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced and versatile Handyman / Multi-Skilled Operative for an ongoing contract role on a commercial construction and fit-out project in Appleby-in-Westmorland.

Working alongside the site management team and finishing sub-contractors, you will tackle a varied range of general maintenance, snagging, and making-good tasks across the project to keep handover packages on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out snagging and finishing works across commercial units, offices, and welfare facilities.

• General basic carpentry: hanging doors, fitting skirting, boxing-in pipework, and ironmongery adjustments.

• Patch plastering, minor drywall repairs, and mastic/silicone application.

• Touching up paintwork and preparing surfaces for final decoration.

• Installing temporary site protections, signage, fixtures, and fittings.

• Assisting the Site Manager with general troubleshooting and keeping work areas safe, clean, and organised.

What We Are Looking For

• Valid CSCS Card (Skilled Worker Blue Card or Green Card with proven multi-trade experience).

• Proven track record as a Handyman or Multi-Skilled Operative on commercial construction or fit-out projects.

• Own comprehensive kit of hand and cordless 18V/110V power tools.

• Full 5-point PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots, gloves, safety glasses).

• Strong problem-solving ability, proactive attitude, and keen eye for detail.

• Valid UK Driving Licence and reliable transport.

• Based in or easily commutable to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Penrith, Kirkby Stephen, or Eden Valley area).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.