Handyperson/FLT

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Blyth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking a Handyman/FLT Driver to join a well-established engineering business based in Blyth. This varied role supports the day-to-day running of a busy assembly facility, working with the Site Coordinator and Stores Coordinator to keep the site safe, organised and efficient.

The successful candidate will have strong general maintenance experience, enjoy problem solving, maintain high standards, and be willing to support wider warehouse and stores activities when

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance within industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Ability to perform minor plumbing, joinery and basic repairs.
• Willingness to support stores activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general building and site maintenance, including minor repairs.
• Responding to reactive maintenance issues across the facility.
• Completing routine inspections and identifying maintenance requirements before they escalate.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Handyman experience

Independent work

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

• - £30,000 per annum (equivalent hourly rate whilst temporary)
• - Monday to Friday
• - 37.5 hours per week
• - Typical hours between 7:00am/8:00am and 4:00pm
• - Opportunity to join a growing engineering business with long-term career prospects
• - Varied role offering a mix of facilities maintenance and stores support

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking a Handyman/FLT Driver to join a well-established engineering business based in Blyth.

This is a varied, hands-on position that will see you supporting the day-to-day running of a busy assembly facility. Working closely with the Site Coordinator and Stores Coordinator, you will help ensure the site remains safe, organised and operating efficiently.

The role would suit someone with strong general maintenance experience who enjoys problem solving, takes pride in maintaining high standards and is happy supporting wider warehouse and stores activities when required.

THE ROLE

HandyMan/Counterbalance Forklift, your duties will include:

• - Carrying out general building and site maintenance, including minor plumbing, joinery, fabrication and basic repairs where competent
• - Responding to reactive maintenance issues across the facility
• - Completing routine inspections and identifying maintenance requirements before they become larger issues
• - Supporting ongoing site improvement and installation projects
• - Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• - Assisting with moving materials, equipment and stock around site using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
• - Supporting the Stores team with loading, unloading and material movements as required
• - Carrying out general workshop support duties to ensure the facility operates efficiently
• - Ensuring all work is completed in line with Health & Safety procedures
• - Recording completed maintenance work and reporting any issues identified

Please note that this role is approximately:

• - 15-20% facilities maintenance
• - 80-85% stores support, material movements and general site assistance

THE PERSON

You will be:

• - Experienced within a facilities maintenance, maintenance operative or handyman-style role
• - Practical, proactive and able to turn your hand to a wide variety of maintenance tasks
• - Comfortable working independently and prioritising your workload
• - A strong communicator with a positive, can-do attitude
• - Happy supporting both maintenance and warehouse/stores activities
• - Flexible and reliable with excellent attention to detail

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• - Valid external RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence
• - Previous experience carrying out general maintenance within a commercial, industrial or manufacturing environment
• - Full UK Driving Licence
• - Good understanding of Health & Safety practices
• - Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on environment

DESIRABLE

• - MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) licence
• - Basic fabrication or welding experience
• - Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing or industrial facilities

Westray Recruitment Group is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Due to the high volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.