Handyperson - Mobile (Trades And Labour) - 5284904

Carbon 60; Upton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance services company is seeking a proactive Handyperson (Mobile) to carry out minor repairs and assist with general maintenance across public-sector buildings in Dorset. Responsibilities include performing reactive repairs, supporting technicians, and maintaining site safety standards. Essential skills include joinery, basic plumbing, and good communication. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel between sites. This is a full-time temporary role until October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience or competency in joinery.
• Ability to work independently and safely.
• Full UK driving licence is required for this mobile role.

Responsibilities

• Complete minor fabric repairs and reactive tasks.
• Conduct daily walk-arounds to assess building condition.
• Support general grounds maintenance.

Skills

Joinery

Basic plumbing

General building and fabric repairs

Good customer interaction

Communication skills

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.

KEY 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 escalation 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 escalation 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.