Handyperson

Manchester Arndale; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

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Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a maintenance technician for a fixed-term month contract covering general maintenance, safety checks and fabric upkeep across client sites.

The role requires time-served maintenance experience, strong client-facing skills, and familiarity with safety documentation and Legionella awareness. You will perform reactive and preventative tasks, ensure compliance with SLAs, and report findings to management.

Qualifications

• Time-served with maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with safety documentation and Legionella awareness.
• Familiarity with safety documentation and Legionella Awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of Reactive Works orders and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within SLAs and KPIs.
• Contribute to overall efficiency, effectiveness, and contract profitability.
• Support the integrated delivery of contracted services, emphasising safety, timeliness, budget adherence, and quality standards.
• Planning, inspecting, and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and responding to breakdowns promptly.
• Carry out reactive and planned services in offices, commercial, distribution, and industrial premises.
• Perform statutory inspection of assets, including Emergency Lighting, Water Temperature checks, Fire Door inspection and repairs, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks and basic replacements.
• Carry out fabric work such as plastering, painting and decorating, and carpentry.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and provide regular updates on work orders.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities and report to management.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Client engagement

Safety documentation

Legionella awareness

Job description

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: 09:00 - 17:00

Please note: This is a fixed term contract for one month, with the chance of being extended

The role will involve general maintenance, statutory compliance checks, and fabric maintenance skills within a facilities maintenance environment.

We prioritise client satisfaction, so your ability to engage with clients, provide optimal solutions, and maintain a professional appearance is essential.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure timely completion of Reactive Works orders and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute to overall efficiency, effectiveness, and contract profitability.
• Support the integrated delivery of contracted services, emphasising safety, timeliness, budget adherence, and quality standards.
• Planning, inspecting, and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and responding to breakdowns in a timely fashion.
• Carry out reactive and planned services in a range of environments, including offices, commercial, distribution, and industrial premises.
• Carry out statutory inspection of assets, including Emergency Lighting, Water Temperature checks, Fire Door inspection and repairs, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks including basic replacements, and other minor reactive works.
• Perform fabric work such as plastering, painting and decorating, and carpentry.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with safety regulations and company policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, providing updates on the status of work orders and addressing any concerns or queries they may have.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, including the completion of work orders and any issues encountered, and provide regular reports to management.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Time-served with maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with safety documentation and Legionella Awareness.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.