Maintenance Tech/Handyman

Ritz Recruitment; Highgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritz Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Handyman for a temporary assignment in Birmingham. You will perform reactive repairs and basic trades to maintain student accommodation, ensuring good workmanship and safety.

The role covers plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and general maintenance, plus moving furniture and assisting with lighting and safety checks. You will update maintenance reports and liaise with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing in domestic residential environments or as a general builder.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Proactive, friendly with a professional manner.
• Positive attitude and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, joinery, and carpentry.
• Paint and decorate where necessary.
• Move furniture and heavy items.
• Maintenance of lighting and statutory testing.
• Respond to health and safety matters appropriately.
• Manage electronic maintenance reports and updates.
• Maintain stock and materials, inform management when orders are needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical work

Health & Safety

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician/Handyman | Temporary | £15ph

Birmingham | Tools Provided

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician/Handyman looking to utilise your great skills? Read on...

Busy student accommodation requires an efficient temporary Maintenance/Handyman to assist with daily reactive repairs and maintenance.

Job duties can include:

• Undertaking reactive Maintenance tasks to high quality standards including basic plumbing, joinery, and carpentry, with painting and decorating where necessary.
• Moving furniture and heavy items across the buildings.
• Maintenance of lighting and statutory testing.
• Responding to health and safety matters appropriately.
• Manage the electronic maintenance report and update where needed.
• Maintain adequate levels of stock and materials, informing management when tools and equipment needs to be ordered.

The perfect candidate will have:

• Proven experience of undertaking repairs and maintenance in a domestic residential environment or as a general builder/residential construction in the following trades: plumber, electrician, or carpenter.
• Work well as a team or individually.
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements.
• Positive attitude and ability to use initiative.
• Helpful, friendly with a professional manner.

We strive to provide the best quality to our client so if you believe you would be a great asset to the team,