Handyperson

Adecco; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Handyperson / Buildings and Facilities Assistant in Uxbridge. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, responding to repair requests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants should have relevant qualifications in general maintenance or a related trade, along with experience in a similar position. The contract is temporary with an hourly pay of £19.00. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to use electronic devices for record keeping.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Ability to carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and safe electrical isolation.
• Formal trade training in General maintenance, Carpentry, or Plumbing.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience in checking fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment.
• Experience in Emergency Lighting Testing.
• Demonstrable experience using IT and digital technology.

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigation and repair of defect reports.
• Carry out basic electrical tasks including replacing bulbs.
• Support the Buildings and Facilities Supervisor in maintenance duties.
• Fulfil legal requirements of Health and Safety inspections.
• Maintain accurate work records using digital systems.
• Ensure security within residences is maintained.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical tasks

Health and Safety compliance

Customer service experience

Use of IT and electronic devices

Education

Good standard of education

NVQ Level 1 / City & Guilds qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Handyperson / Buildings and Facilities Assistant

Location: Uxbridge

Salary: £19.00 per hour (Must go via an umbrella company)

Duration: ASAP for 6 months

Contract type: Temporary

Responsibilities

• To undertake preliminary investigation and repair of defect reports, (e.g. plumbing, electrical, building/carpentry, general repairs), or making safe and reporting clear information to the relevant supervisor, or University Estates Department for further action via verbal or electronic means on a daily basis.
• To carry out basic electrical tasks to include replacing light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and lamps, checking external lighting, safe isolation. Resetting circuit breakers as per University procedures.
• To support the Buildings and Facilities Supervisor in completing PPM (preventative planned maintenance), Health & Safety duties, planned activities and fire drills.
• To inform the Buildings and Facilities Supervisor when equipment and parts are used and require replenishment on a daily basis.
• To undertake manual handling as and when required.
• To prioritise own work load effectively.
• To provide clear and effective information to students when attending residences, directing students as and when required by verbal commands on a daily basis.
• To fulfil legal requirements of critical Health and Safety / Mandatory inspection, and testing regimes, e.g. fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher checks, Emergency Light Testing, Legionella flushing/sampling, lux levels, asbestos condition reporting, PAT Testing. In accordance with the UUK Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing.
• To follow University Health and Safety guidelines, specifically the asbestos register, COSHH, wear correct Uniform and PPE (provided) before completing any maintenance work.
• Maintaining accurate written and electronic records including the use of digital and electronic systems and tablet / PDA devices for all work carried out on a daily basis.
• To ensure that security within Residences is maintained for students, staff and contractors, following the University procedures. Repairing and maintaining all security and access systems, locks and keys using the correct procedures on a daily basis.
• To support the Student Living team in achieving audits (e.g. ISO 14001, UUK), accreditations (e.g. Investors in People, Green Impact) and legislative and compliance requirements.
• To liaise with contractors, or other University departments and other sections of Commercial Services as required following appropriate University guidelines daily, weekly or monthly.

Person specification

• Good standard of education
• Ability to carry out Portable appliance Testing (PAT) and safe electrical isolation training.
• Evidence of formal trade training e.g. NVQ Level 1 / City & Guilds qualification or equivalent experience in General maintenance / Carpentry / Plumbing.
• Proven experience in a similar role, either in the public or private sector and a broad knowledge of maintenance duties
• Previous experience in an environment providing a service to customers
• Experience in checking fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
• Previous experience of carrying out Emergency Lighting Testing
• Demonstrable experience of using IT, including tablets, electronic devices and digital technology