Handyperson

Mountjoy; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountjoy Ltd in Horsham is seeking a skilled Handyperson to join our Maintenance Team. You will handle upkeep and repair tasks across council properties, identify repairs, and respond to maintenance requests while ensuring safe, clean environments.

The role requires a full clean driving licence and a DBS clearance, with 2–5 years' experience in property maintenance. You will use a PDA/tablet to log work, assist trades, and complete accurate notes and logbooks for compliance.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is required.
• DBS clearance is required before commencing.
• 2–5 years in property maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults across core trades.
• Carry out repairs and document work clearly.
• Support trades to deliver safe maintenance and repairs.
• Undertake workmanship to minimise non-productive time.
• Carry out water hygiene tasks and Legionella responsibilities.
• Be second man on two-person jobs with an engineer.
• Participate in weekly fire panel testing and monthly water checks.
• Maintain documentation and logbooks for compliance.

Skills

General maintenance

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

DBS clearance

Tools

PDA / tablet usage

Power tools

Job description

Mountjoy Ltd provides Reactive Maintenance and PPM to buildings in the Horsham area. The Contract for Horsham District Council encompasses 156 properties of which 100 are temporary housing. The remaining properties consist of offices, commercial buildings, libraries, museums, parks, car parks etc.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Handyperson to join our Maintenance Team. You will be responsible for all upkeep and repair duties including identifying the need for repairs and responding to clients’ maintenance requests. To be an effective handyperson, you will be skilled and hard-working, with outstanding problem-solving abilities. You will maintain high client satisfaction through delivery of maintenance and repairs services ensuring a controlled and safe environment whilst working effectively and in a timely manner and balancing constantly changing priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose and rectify faults related to core trade tasks as well as repair requests for other associated trades.
• Carry out repair tasks as directed, ensuring all job notes are clear, accurate, and completed in full. This includes documenting the work undertaken, materials used, and any issues identified to ensure that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards.
• Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
• Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever. possible and report any difficulties encountered to the Supervisor or Resource Controller.
• Porterage tasks including moving equipment and furniture, and erecting signage & barriers
• Carry out fabric and decorating repairs.
• Carry out repairs to street furniture, including decorating.
• Become the Responsible Person for Legionella.
• Carry out regular water hygiene tasks e.g., tap flushing and temperature testing, TMV servicing.
• Be the “second man” on two person jobs alongside an engineer.
• Carry out regular PPM tasks such as weekly fire panel testing, monthly water compliance checks.
• Ensure all documentation is accurately completed and consistently maintained, including detailed notes, inspection records, and logbooks, to support full building compliance.
• Any other tasks required within competency.
• Form part of the contracts out of hours team.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to work with hardware, tools, and power equipment.
• Extremely organized with good communication skills.
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Confident in using a PDA and tablet to record completed work, capture photos, log materials used and accurately complete all required worksheets.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Full clean driving licence
• A DBS check is required before commencing of role

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Property Maintenance environment.