Mobile Service Engineer/Mobile Handyperson

Wernick Group Limited; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Company van provided

Generous holiday allowance

Group pension

Annual salary review

Life insurance 2 x salary

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Open door policy

Employee referral scheme

Benefits scheme (discounted retailers)

Corporate Eyecare Scheme

Job summary

Wernick Hire is seeking a Mobile Service Engineer to maintain our Cabin, Modular and welfare fleet on customer sites across the UK. You will diagnose faults, perform mechanical and electrical repairs, and work with a first‑time fix mindset to minimise callouts.

The role is client-facing, requiring a neat appearance, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Training and progression opportunities are provided, with a company van and competitive

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required or highly desirable.
• Presentable with excellent customer service attitude.
• Skills in plumbing, joinery and electrics (handyman capability) are preferred.
• A full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Cabin, Modular and welfare fleet mechanically and electrically.
• Assist installation/dismantle works on site as required, including staircases and link units.
• Identify faults on customer sites and perform repairs with a first‑time fix mindset.

Skills

Customer service

Handyman skills

Plumbing

Joinery

Electrical skills

Full driving licence

Job description

Mobile Service Engineer/Mobile Handyperson

Wernick Hire, the UK’s largest and longest standing National provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a talented individual to join their team as a Mobile Service Engineer

Established since 1934, The Wernick Group continue to be a family-run and owned company who have more than doubled their profits in the last 5 years. We believe that our success has been driven by the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business is full of people with enthusiasm and vision coupled with friendliness and a real can-do spirit.

Join our dynamic Hire Team, to assist in maintaining our range of units and attending customer sites to establish faults and repair.

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Duties can range from maintaining our range of Cabin, Modular and welfare fleet mechanically and electrically to fixing plumbing in canteens and toilet blocks to replacing door handles, all aspects of joinery work including replacing wall and ceiling boards, fitting and easing of internal doors, partition walls and roof repairs.

• Some on site installation and dismantle works will make up part of the job role, this includes erecting or dismantling of staircases and link units

• The role will require filling out any necessary paperwork and advising customers if call-outs are chargeable, which you would receive the necessary training

About You:

• This is a client facing role, so a helpful and professional individual is required. This position would suit an all-rounder who can turn their hand to most jobs

• The ideal candidate will be adaptable and organised with a keen attitude

• Must be self motivated with good DIY skillls and the ability to work in a team or on own initiative

• Multiple visits will need to be carried out within a day so “fix it first time” approach is necessary for the successful candidate.

• Experience in site accommodation hire, installation and maintenance would be extremely beneficial to this role.

What you will get in return

• Competitive salary and bonus

• Provision of a company van

• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)

• Option to buy extra holidays.

• Option to sell or carry over holiday.

• Group pension

• Annual Salary review – takes place each January.

• Life Insurance 2 x annual salary

• Free onsite parking

• Employee assistance programme

• Training and progression opportunities

• Family run and well established, secure company (trading 90 years)

• Open door policy

• Employee Referral scheme

• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers’ scheme)

• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers

• Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community, if you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.

We would like to thank you for your interest in working for our company.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

About the company

The Wernick® Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.

Required Criteria

• Experience in a similar role
• Presentable with an excellent customer service attitude
• Skills in plumbing, joinery and electrics (would suit a handyman/woman)
• Full driving licence

Desired Criteria

• Experience in cabin fitting would be a distinct advantage