Handyperson (Public Sector)

VANRATH; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport provided

Job summary

VANRATH are assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in Coleraine to recruit a Handyperson for an initial 3-month period with possible extension. The role will be based mainly on site at Coleraine, performing external and internal maintenance duties across housing stock.

Essential criteria include experience in a similar role, basic maintenance skills, a UK driving licence, and the ability to prioritise workloads with clear communication. Transport is provided to enable duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar handyman or maintenance role.
• Practical experience in building, joinery, mechanical/electrical maintenance, or grounds maintenance.
• Current UK Driving Licence and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out external repair works to housing stock including ground works, fencing, drainage and power washing.
• Carry out internal repair works including plastering, plumbing, joinery, tiling and level access fittings.
• Assist with scaffolding and general handyman duties.

Skills

Manual maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Plumbing basics

Joinery basics

Driving license

Work prioritisation

Communication skills

Job description

Handyperson (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Handyperson for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Coleraine site.

Responsibilities

To carry out general repair works externally to housing stock as required.

External repairs include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out external work to include ground works, concrete repairs and installation, flagging and garden maintenance.
• Erection and repair of fences and gates.
• Excavating and laying pipes, clearing of blockages and repairs to foul and storm water drainage systems and power washing.
• Gutter, down pipe and soil pipe repairs.
• Minor Roof/patch repairs.
• Assisting with erecting scaffolding.
• General handyman duties and any similar duties to above.

Internal Maintenance

To carry out internal repair works to housing stock as required. Internal repair works include (but are not limited to):

• Minor plastering repairs to include boarding.
• Minor plumbing, joinery and painting work.
• Fitting of level access shower trays and drainage.
• Levelling compound to floor & concrete floor repairs.
• Floor / wall tiling and non-slip flooring in small areas.
• Carrying out house clear outs.
• General handyman duties and any similar duties to above

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
• Practical experience of basic maintenance in any of the following areas, building, joinery, mechanical/electrical maintenance, grounds maintenance
• Understanding of basic repair/maintenance issues
• Current UK Driving License
• Ability to communicate effectively and prioritise workloads

Remuneration

c\u00a246,403 - £27,254 per annum, plus discount benefits. A form of transport will be provided to enable the post holder to carry out their duties.