Handyman

Tech People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech-People is seeking an experienced Handyman / Maintenance Engineer to work on a commercial site in Manchester. The role covers general maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating and repairs, with a 40-hour week and an initial 1-month term.

The ideal candidate will have proven handyman experience, strong fault-finding abilities and a reliable, professional approach. Immediate start and site-specific health and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Previous handyman/building maintenance experience.
• Good all-round practical maintenance skills.
• Able to carry out basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical tasks.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable and professional.
• Previous commercial site experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• General repairs and maintenance around the site.
• Basic plumbing repairs - taps, toilets, sinks and minor leaks.
• Basic electrical tasks such as changing lamps, sockets and fittings.
• Carpentry and joinery repairs.
• Painting and decorating.
• Repairs to doors, locks, handles and ironmongery.
• Minor plastering and making good.
• Furniture assembly and moving.
• Basic mechanical maintenance.
• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Responding to maintenance requests and breakdowns.
• Completing maintenance records and reporting defects.
• Liaising with the site team and contractors.
• Following site Health & Safety procedures and Risk Assessments.

Skills

General repairs

Maintenance skills

Fault finding

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Mechanical tasks

Reliability

Tools

Handyman tools

Job description

Handyman / Maintenance Engineer - Manchester, start asap, 1 month
Location: Manchester
Start: ASAP
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00am-5:00pm
Rate: 19.19 per hour PAYE / 24.85 per hour Umbrella
We are currently looking for an experienced Handyman / Maintenance Engineer to work on a commercial site in Manchester.
The role will involve general building maintenance, repairs and handyman duties, including:

• General repairs and maintenance around the site
• Basic plumbing repairs - taps, toilets, sinks and minor leaks
• Basic electrical tasks such as changing lamps, sockets and fittings
• Carpentry and joinery repairs
• Painting and decorating
• Repairs to doors, locks, handles and ironmongery
• Minor plastering and making good
• Furniture assembly and moving
• Basic mechanical maintenance
• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance tasks
• Responding to maintenance requests and breakdowns
• Completing maintenance records and reporting defects
• Liaising with the site team and contractors
• Following site Health & Safety procedures and Risk Assessments

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a handyman/building maintenance role
• Good all-round practical maintenance skills
• Able to carry out basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical tasks
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Reliable and professional
• Previous commercial site experience desirable

Tech-People are a leading recruitment business within M&E and Construction. We are committed to attracting and providing a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and supporting an inclusive working environment for all.