Handyman

The Recruitment Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Handy Man for maintenance tasks across multiple school sites in Warwickshire. This role involves ensuring the upkeep of buildings and grounds, performing repairs, and responding to emergencies, while requiring craft skills and a proactive approach to maintenance. A clean driving license and self-starter attitude are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

20 Holidays + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

On-site parking

Work Van and equipment provided

Fuel card for work-related expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in basic plumbing, electrical tasks, and decorating.
• Clean driving license and business insurance required.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment across school sites.
• Identify maintenance requirements through inspections.
• Respond to emergencies affecting school premises.

Skills

Craft skills

Self-starter

Motivation

Tools

DIY tools

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Handy Man
Up to 28,600k Work Van
Field based to cover Warwickshire / Worcestershire / Gloucestershire
Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm

Handy man / maintenance / general maintenance / Warwickshire / Worcestershire / Gloucestershire

The recruitment group is working with an independent school where Autism is their first language. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody to join a fantastic team in a superb location.

Our client is looking for a Handy man to work across three different sites doing general maintenance duties.

Main duties and responsibilities of an Handyman:

• To ensure a clean, tidy and well-maintained school environment (buildings and grounds)
• To be proactive in identifying maintenance requirements across the sites by carrying out regular site maintenance/safety inspections.
• To be responsible for monitoring and reporting health & safety concerns, taking immediate action to mitigate any risks relating to these concerns where possible
• With sign off from Senior Premises Officer and/or the Head of Compliance, order materials and equipment required
• Manage the maintenance, replacement and repair of our buildings and grounds, including electrics, plumbing, heating, glass wear, door removals, painting and decorating, etc
• Use a range of mechanised and non-mechanised tools as necessary to complete the tasks on the ‘jobs list’
• Attending training as necessary, working in a safe manner and maintaining accurate computerised records.
• To maintain the buildings and amenities, including the collection and management of site wasteincluding any external bins, on a regular basis
• Report and repair (in agreement with landlords, where necessary) any non-structural hazards i.e., broken windows, equipment, or any structural faults that are seen which cause concern or may be in an unsafe condition.
• Consult and liaise with service companies and contractors when required
• To respond to emergencies such as floods, illegal entries and fire
• To communicate, in a timely fashion, to any relevant managers/Heads of base, any notice of intended works to be carried out, in order that impact on students can be minimised
• To fulfill all duties and responsibilities with a level of compassion, understanding and acknowledgement of the needs of the learners of Woodside

Experience/knowledge requirements for an Handyman:

• Craft skills, e.g. basic plumbing, basic electrical tasks, decorating or previous experience in a caretaking role including repairs and maintenance.
• Experience of mechanised and non-mechanised DIY tools (eg; drills, screwdrivers)
• Experience of painting/decorating
• Clean driving license & business insurance
• Motivation and initiative
• Self-starter and able to work without supervision
• Flexible approach to working hours, as some activities may need to be conducted outside of school operating hours
• An ability to undertake risk assessments in relation to premises function
• Ability to highlight unsafe practices and risks to the Senior Leadership Team
• Knowledge of moving and handling procedures and be physically able to carry out the physical tasks of the role (e.g. lifting, moving, gritting, clearing snow etc)
• 20 Holidays Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• All equipment and Van for work journeys
• A card will be provided for fuel and day-to-day Expenditures

If you are interested in this position please contact Clarissa @ the recruitment group