Handyman

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate £15.00-£15.50

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Varied, hands-on role

Develop practical maintenance skills

Work across two local sites

Supportive environment with long-term/

Driving licence required

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a dependable Handyman to support day-to-day maintenance across two sites in Washington. The role is 24 hours per week at £15.00-£15.50 per hour, with the option to split the week over 3 or 4 days.

A manual driving licence is required to travel between locations. You will perform general maintenance, basic joinery and decorating, and ensure safety and quality in all tasks while liaising with contractors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a handyman, maintenance, facilities or similar practical role.
• Broad range of practical maintenance skills.
• Experience with general building repairs and upkeep.
• Painting and decorating experience.
• Ability to travel between two sites and drive a manual vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and upkeep across the site.
• Completing basic joinery, decorating and minor electrical maintenance where appropriately qualified.
• Repairing and maintaining doors, locks, fixtures, fittings, furniture and general building fabric.
• Carrying out painting, decorating and touch-up work as required.
• Carrying out routine checks of buildings, facilities and equipment and reporting any issues.
• Supporting preventative maintenance and identifying potential problems before they become larger issues.
• Keeping external areas, walkways and general site areas clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Responding to maintenance requests and prioritising jobs effectively.
• Working safely and following all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Liaising with contractors and other maintenance personnel when required.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed maintenance work where necessary.
• Travelling between two local sites as required.
• Supporting with general site duties and other reasonable tasks as required.

Skills

Practical maintenance

General handyman skills

Hand tools

Drive and mobility

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Handyman

Location: Washington

Pay Rate: £15.00-£15.50 per hour, depending on experience

Contract: Temporary to Permanent opportunity

Hours: 24 hours week - this can be split over 3 days or 4 days - whichever works best for you

What's in it for you

• £15.00-£15.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
• Varied, hands-on role where no two days are exactly the same
• Opportunity to use and develop a broad range of practical maintenance skills
• Work across two local sites, offering plenty of variety
• A role where your practical skills and initiative will be genuinely valued
• Supportive working environment with the opportunity for long-term progression

Please note: Due to the requirement to travel between two locations, applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle.

The Business

Our client is a well-established and successful business operating across the region. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for a reliable and practical Handyman to join their team and support the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of their sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy working environment where no two days are the same. You will play an important role in ensuring the buildings, facilities, equipment and surrounding areas are maintained to a high standard.

The Role

As a Handyman, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of general maintenance, repairs and upkeep across the sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and upkeep across the site.
• Completing basic, joinery, decorating and minor electrical maintenance where appropriately qualified.
• Repairing and maintaining doors, locks, fixtures, fittings, furniture and general building fabric.
• Carrying out painting, decorating and touch-up work as required.
• Completing routine checks of buildings, facilities and equipment and reporting any issues.
• Supporting preventative maintenance and identifying potential problems before they become larger issues.
• Keeping external areas, walkways and general site areas clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Responding to maintenance requests and prioritising jobs effectively.
• Working safely and following all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Liaising with contractors and other maintenance personnel when required.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed maintenance work where necessary.
• Travelling between two local sites as required.
• Supporting with general site duties and other reasonable tasks as required.

The Person

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on individual who isn't afraid to get stuck in and take ownership of their work.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a handyman, maintenance, facilities or similar practical role.
• A broad range of practical maintenance skills.
• Experience with general building repairs and upkeep.
• Painting and decorating experience.
• Good problem-solving skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible approach and willingness to assist wherever required.
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Experience using a range of hand and power tools.
• A full, clean driving licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Experience in basic electrical maintenance and external/ground maintenance would also be advantageous.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is reliable, practical and proactive, with a genuine pride in keeping a workplace safe, clean, functional and well presented.