Handyperson - Mobile (Trades and Labour) - 5284904

Carbon 60; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service contractor is seeking a mobile Handyperson to support minor fabric maintenance and repairs across public-sector buildings in Dorset. The role involves delivering reactive repairs, basic plumbing tasks, and grounds maintenance. Applicants should possess trade skills like joinery and basic plumbing, as well as a valid UK driving license. The contract is temporary, running from December 2025 to October 2026, with a pay rate of £12.99 - £19.48 per hour. Full-time commitment with shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or competency in Joinery.
• Basic plumbing skills required.
• Ability to perform general building and fabric repairs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver minor reactive repairs and low-level maintenance.
• Conduct daily walk-rounds to assess building condition.
• Support general grounds maintenance including litter picking.

Skills

Joinery

Basic plumbing

General building and fabric repairs

Job description

HANDYPERSON (MOBILE) - TRADES & LABOUR

Carbon60 is recruiting a reliable and proactive Handyperson to support minor fabric maintenance, reactive repairs, and basic PPM activity across public-sector buildings in Dorset.

ROLE : Handyperson (Mobile)

PAY RATE : £12.99 - £19.48 per hour (PAYE)

CONTRACT TYPE : Temp - December 2025 to October 2026

LOCATION : Dorset (Mobile)

WORKING PATTERN : Full-time (Shifts and travel required)

THE ROLE :

This position involves delivering minor reactive repairs, carrying out low-level planned maintenance, undertaking housekeeping and grounds-related tasks, and supporting technicians across multiple public-sector sites. You will ensure safe access, maintain building integrity, and respond to basic maintenance issues within agreed timeframes.

Responsibilities

General Maintenance & Fabric Works

• Complete minor fabric repairs and reactive tasks issued through the helpdesk within required SLAs.
• Deliver low-level PPM tasks and proactive maintenance to support safe and compliant operation of the estate.
• Carry out basic plumbing tasks and monthly legionella checks.
• Maintain plant rooms and internal areas to an acceptable housekeeping standard.

Site Safety, Security & Housekeeping

• Conduct daily walk-rounds to assess building condition, internally and externally.
• Report defects promptly through the helpdesk; rectify minor H&S issues where capable.
• Attend and clear spillages, assist cleaning staff where necessary, and ensure safe access routes.
• Remove graffiti using appropriate methods and escalate where needed.

Grounds & External Duties

• Support general grounds maintenance including litter picking, tidying external areas, emptying waste bins, and basic upkeep.
• Carry out winter gritting of staff / public walkways to maintain safe access.

Operational Support & Coordination

• Assist Technicians and the Technical Supervisor with maintenance tasks and PPM completion.
• Manage contractor visits, ensuring risk assessments and working standards are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate records, administration, and compliance documentation.
• Engage proactively with building users to address concerns or escalate where required.
• Must be willing to travel between sites and work shift patterns as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade Skills
  • Experience or competency in Joinery
  • Basic plumbing
  • General building and fabric repairs
• Other Requirements
  • Full UK driving licence (mobile role)
  • Ability to work independently and safely
  • Good customer interaction and communication skills
  • Awareness of H&S, COSHH, risk assessments, and safe working practices

KEY BEHAVIOURS / COMPETENCIES

• Collaborating : Works well with others and supports the wider team.
• Contributing : Offers ideas and takes initiative.
• Delivering : Consistently produces good work and completes tasks reliably.
• Planning : Thinks ahead and prioritises effectively.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy