Handy Person

Workshop Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Handyperson to join a maintenance team in the Horsham area. You will be responsible for all upkeep and repair duties including identifying the need for repairs and responding to clients’ maintenance requests. To be an effective handyperson, you will be skilled and hard-working with outstanding problem-solving abilities. You will be required to maintain high client satisfaction through delivery of maintenance and repairs services ensuring a controlled and safe environment whilst working effectively and in a timely manner and balancing constantly changing priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnose and rectify faults related to core trade tasks as well as repair requests for other associated trades.
Carry out repair tasks as directed, ensuring all job notes are clear, accurate, and completed in full. This includes documenting the work undertaken, materials used, and any issues identified to ensure that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards.
Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively and report any difficulties encountered to the Supervisor or Resource Controller.
Porterage tasks including moving equipment and furniture, and erecting signage & barriers.
Carry out fabric and decorating repairs.
Carry out repairs to street furniture, including decorating.
Become the Responsible Person for Legionella.
Carry out regular water hygiene tasks e.g., tap flushing and temperature testing, TMV servicing.
Be the “second man” on two person jobs alongside an engineer.
Carry out regular PPM tasks such as weekly fire panel testing, monthly water compliance checks.
Ensure all documentation is accurately completed and consistently maintained, including detailed notes, inspection records, and logbooks, to support full building compliance.
Any other tasks required within competency.
Form part of the contracts out of hours team.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Ability to work with hardware, tools, and power equipment.
Extremely organized with good communication skills.
Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
Confident in using a PDA and tablet to record completed work, capture photos, log materials used and accurately complete all required worksheets.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

CSCS Card (Desirable).
PASMA / IPAF qualified (Desirable).
Full clean driving licence.
A DBS check is required before commencing of role.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Property Maintenance environment