Handyman

Path Recruitment Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Benefits to be confirmed

Job summary

Path Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading plant and accommodation hire company near Banbury to recruit a Handyman. The role involves general maintenance and repairs to welfare accommodation units, with overtime and career opportunities.

Salary up to £37,000 depending on experience, plus benefits and holiday entitlement. The successful candidate will work with an experienced supervisor and join a team focused on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• General maintenance and DIY experience required.
• Able to perform plumbing repairs and heater replacements.
• Welfare unit maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs to welfare accommodation units.
• Perform plumbing repairs and heater replacements as needed.
• Prepare units for hire, ensuring cleanliness, safety and readiness.
• Work with supervisor and maintenance team to deliver tasks.
• Occasionally perform site-based maintenance tasks.
• Follow procedures and maintain high workmanship and safety standards.

Skills

Practical maintenance

Tools proficient

Plumbing

Heaters experience

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Near Banbury, Oxfordshire | Full-time | Salary up to £37,000 + overtime and benefits

Join a leading plant and accommodation hire company near Banbury as a Handyman, with overtime, holiday allowance and career opportunities.

About Us

Our client is a respected business specialising in construction plant and portable accommodation hire. Known for reliable equipment and excellent customer service, they offer the opportunity to join an established team maintaining welfare units to high standards.

• Salary up to £37,000, depending on experience.
• Up to 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional company benefits to be confirmed.

About the Role – Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs to welfare accommodation units.
• Completing practical tasks, including plumbing repairs and heater replacements.
• Preparing units for hire and ensuring they are clean, safe and ready for customers.
• Working alongside an experienced supervisor and wider maintenance team.
• Carrying out occasional site-based maintenance tasks when required.
• Following company procedures and maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

About You – Skills & Experience

To succeed as a Handyman, you will have:

• Practical maintenance, repair or DIY experience.
• Confidence using tools and completing general maintenance tasks.
• Experience with plumbing, heaters or portable accommodation would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and completing work to a high standard.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to safe working practices.

Alternative Job Titles

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

• Maintenance Technician
• Accommodation Maintenance Technician
• Portable Building Fitter
• Cabin Fitter
• Welfare Unit Engineer

Next Steps

The advertised salary is up to £37,000, depending on experience, with overtime opportunities and additional benefits. Total earnings will depend on the overtime available and any applicable bonus arrangements.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and welcome candidates with relevant practical skills and experience.