Handyperson (Public Sector)

VanRath Search & Selection; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection is assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, to recruit a Handyperson (Public Sector) for an initial 3-month contract.

You will work across external and internal repairs to housing stock, performing ground works, concrete repairs, fencing, drainage, plastering, plumbing, joinery and painting. A current UK driving licence and the ability to prioritise workloads are essential; a transport allowance is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with general repairs and maintenance in housing contexts.
• Current UK driving license.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Carry out external repair works to housing stock as required.
• Carry out internal repair works such as plastering, plumbing, joinery, painting.
• Install level access showers and drainage.
• Repair fences, gates, gutters, and drainage systems.
• Assist with scaffolding and general handyman duties.
• Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role.

Job description

Handyperson (Public Sector) (BBBH14636CH) Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP26403 - GBP27254 per annum

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


• 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£26,403 per annum, plus discount benefits. A form of transport will be provided to enable the post holder to carry out their duties.