Handyman

Acorn by Synergie; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri working hours

Long-term career prospects

Opportunity to work on major project

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Handyman to join our facilities team in Devon. You will carry out general building maintenance, PPM, and reactive repairs to keep buildings, facilities and surrounds safe and well-presented.

The role covers routine inspections, minor plumbing, decorating, painting and basic carpentry, with a focus on high service standards and safety. Monday to Friday, temp to perm opportunity with long-term prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience in handyman, building or facilities maintenance roles.
• Experience in routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ability to identify building defects and safety hazards.
• Health and safety, manual handling, and working-at-height training are advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Motivated, career-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance inspections of buildings, fixtures and fittings.
• Perform monthly water temperature testing and emergency lighting checks.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and urgent repairs.
• Carry out minor plumbing, decorating, painting and basic carpentry.
• Inspect areas for damage, defects, leaks and safety hazards.
• Support maintenance engineers and external contractors with site repairs.

Skills

Handyman experience

Routine inspections

Identify defects/safety hazards

Health and safety training

Communication skills

Motivated attitude

Job description

Handyman

Location: Devon

Salary: £21-£23 per hour

Working hours: Monday-Friday

Contract type: Temp to Perm

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a handyman to join a team based in Devon. You will be responsible for carrying out general building maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to ensure buildings, facilities and surrounding areas are maintained to a safe and professional standard.

This opportunity would suit someone with a strong background in facilities maintenance with strong commercial and operational oversight, focused on delivering high service standards and excellent customer service.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to work on a major construction project.

Key Duties

• Carry out routine maintenance inspections of buildings, fixtures, fittings. Including monthly water temperature testing and emergency lighting checks.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and urgent repair issues.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs, decorating, painting and basic carpentry.
• Inspect internal and external areas, identifying damage, defects, leaks and potential safety hazards.
• Support maintenance engineers and external contractors with site repairs and general maintenance activities.
• Report defects requiring specialist trades, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing or building contractors.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a handyman, building maintenance or facilities maintenance role.
• Experience carrying out routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ability to identify building defects, maintenance issues and potential safety hazards.
• Health and safety, manual handling and working-at-height training are advantageous where relevant.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Motivated and career-focused attitude.