Handyman

Nelson Recruitment Services; Rushall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Nelson Recruitment Services in Birmingham is seeking a proactive General Maintenance person to work across Oldbury, Great Barr, Edgbaston and surrounding sites within a 10 mile radius. Hours are Monday to Friday 07:00-16:00 with occasional weekends; a company vehicle is included.

You will perform general maintenance and repairs to furniture, doors, hardware, and plumbing, fix electrical/mechanical issues promptly, conduct safety checks, maintain records, and lead safety initiatives with internal

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience with mechanical knowledge and electrical experience.
• Skilled in reading schematics and working with PLCs.
• Demonstrated welding ability and familiarity with welding techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, troubleshooting methods, and safety protocols.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills in English for documentation and coordination.
• Customer service mindset and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and repairs across sites (furniture, doors, locks, window frames).
• Fix basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine health and safety checks and maintain records.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance across maintenance operations.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

PLCs familiarity

Welding ability

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership experience

English communication

Customer service mindset

Job description

Nelson Recruitment Services are seeking a proactive and versatile General Maintenance person to work at a group of settings in Birmingham.

Location: Across Oldbury, Great Barr, Edgbaston , Aldridge (all sites within a 10 mile radius from eachother)

Hours: Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00

Occasional weekends required

Salary: 29k-30k salary

• ****Company vehicle included***

Duties

• General maintenance and repairs - repairing furniture, doors, door handles, locks, window frames etc
• Fixing basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Fixing taps, unblocking toilets, changing light bulbs, painting/decorating
• Conducting routine health and safety checks
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance work, inspections, repairs, and parts inventory
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all maintenance operations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance roles with strong mechanical knowledge and electrical experience.
• Skilled in reading schematics and working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Demonstrated welding ability and familiarity with various welding techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, troubleshooting methods, and safety protocols.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a maintenance environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English for clear documentation and team coordination.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed