Handyperson: Public Building Maintenance Expert

Fortus Recruitment Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an experienced Handyperson to join the maintenance team across Horsham. The role covers planned and reactive tasks in housing, offices and public buildings, with a focus on safe, right-first-time repairs.

You will perform fabric repairs, decorating, and general maintenance, working alongside engineers on two-person jobs and recording all work via a PDA/tablet. The role includes out-of-hours rota commitments and a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar Handyperson or property maintenance role.
• Experience in social housing or property maintenance sectors is preferred.
• Ability to use a range of hand tools and power tools.
• Comfortable using a PDA/tablet to record work and notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across properties including housing, offices and public buildings.
• Diagnose and carry out fabric repairs and decorating tasks.
• Undertake general repairs to street furniture, fittings and fixtures.
• Carry out porterage duties and assist on two-person jobs with engineers.
• Record completed works and take photos using a PDA/tablet.
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Handyperson experience

Property maintenance

Health & safety

Tool skills

PDA/tablet usage

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tablet / PDA usage

Job description

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an experienced Handyperson to join the maintenance team across Horsham. The role covers planned and reactive tasks in housing, offices and public buildings, with a focus on safe, right-first-time repairs.

You will perform fabric repairs, decorating, and general maintenance, working alongside engineers on two-person jobs and recording all work via a PDA/tablet. The role includes out-of-hours rota commitments and a company vehicle is provided.