Handyperson

OCS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Site Handyperson to join our facilities team on a key Southampton contract. You will carry out general maintenance, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) inspections, statutory compliance checks and minor repairs across the site, including basic plumbing, carpentry and low‑voltage electrical tasks.

A proactive, customer‑facing approach and professional appearance are essential. The shift is 06:30–15:30 with a 1‑hour unpaid break.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or handyperson roles.
• Able to perform basic plumbing, carpentry and decorating tasks.
• Carry out PPM inspections and statutory checks.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and maintain records.
• Ensure work complies with Health & Safety rules.
• Customer-facing role requiring professional appearance.

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 temp monitoring, fire door inspections and lamp replacements.
• Performing minor building fabric repairs and basic electrical awareness tasks.
• Assisting with stock control and stores management; supporting specialist subcontractors.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and site documentation.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Decorating

PPM inspections

Health Safety

Risk assessments

Permit-to-work

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Stores management

BMS knowledge

Forklift licence

Driving license

Right to work

Education

CSCS Card

Maintenance qualification

IPAF Licence

PASMA Licence

First Aid at Work

Manual Handling training

Job description

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

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

• 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.

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.