Handyperson

Manchester Arndale; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Site Handyperson to perform general maintenance, PPM inspections, and minor repairs across a key contract. The role requires practical skills in plumbing, basic building fabric repairs, and low-voltage electrical tasks, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service.

You will work 06:30–15:30 with a 1-hour unpaid break, supporting office, commercial, distribution and industrial premises.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance or handyperson roles.
• Carrying out basic plumbing and carpentry tasks.
• Experience with PPM inspections and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and basic reactive repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests and breakdowns promptly.
• Assist with stores management and stock control.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation.
• Ensure safety compliance per Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Good IT skills

Facilities maintenance experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Risk assessments

Planned preventive maintenance

Stores management

BMS awareness

Forklift licence (advantage)

Low-voltage electrical awareness

Education

CSCS Card

Maintenance/building services qualification

Trade qualification

Job description

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)

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: 06:30 - 15:30 1 hr unpaid break

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Handyperson to join our team working on one of our key contracts.

You will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance tasks, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections, statutory compliance checks and minor repairs across the site. The role requires practical maintenance skills, including basic plumbing, building fabric repairs and low-voltage electrical tasks such as changing lamps and batteries, along with experience working in a facilities management or maintenance environment.

The successful candidate will have a proactive approach, excellent customer service skills and a willingness to provide practical solutions to support the client's operational needs. As this is a customer-facing role, a professional appearance and good communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and basic reactive repairs across the site.
• Responding to maintenance requests and breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Supporting the maintenance of office, commercial, distribution and industrial premises.
• Conducting statutory compliance inspections, including:
  • Emergency lighting checks
  • Water temperature monitoring
  • Fire door inspections and minor repairs
  • Basic plumbing repairs
  • Lighting inspections and lamp replacements
  • Other routine maintenance and compliance checks
• Performing minor building fabric repairs, including:
  • Painting and decorating touch-ups
  • Minor carpentry repairs
  • Door, lock and furniture adjustments
  • General upkeep of site facilities
• Undertaking basic low-voltage electrical tasks such as:
  • Light bulb and tube replacement
  • Battery replacement
  • Visual inspections of electrical equipment
  • Reporting defects requiring specialist electrical intervention
• Assisting with stock control and stores management.
• Supporting specialist subcontractors whilst on site.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and site documentation.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
• Acting as a professional representative of the company and delivering excellent customer service at all times.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• The right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email systems.
• Previous experience in a facilities maintenance, handyperson, building maintenance or similar role.
• Practical experience carrying out:
  • Basic plumbing repairs
  • Carpentry and building fabric maintenance
  • Minor decorating works
  • Planned preventative maintenance inspections
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Experience completing risk assessments and following permit-to-work procedures.
• An understanding of planned maintenance schedules.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to accurately record work using paper-based and computerised systems.
• Experience of stores and stock management would be advantageous.
• Experience of BMS systems would be beneficial but not essential.
• A forklift licence would be advantageous but not essential.
• Low-voltage electrical awareness and the ability to safely undertake simple maintenance tasks such as lamp replacement.

Desirable Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card (or equivalent).
• A recognised maintenance, building services, facilities management or trade qualification would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience within a maintenance or handyperson role.
• IPAF Licence.
• PASMA Licence.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Manual Handling training.

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.