Handyman

Handyman / Handyperson

Location: Fife
Salary: £30,000 basic
Permanent | Full Time | 40 hours per week
Paid Travel Time | Overtime | Van & Fuel Card | 33 Days Holiday | Private Healthcare
If you are the type of person who enjoys a varied working day rather than doing the same job repeatedly, this could be a good fit.
A permanent opportunity is available for an experienced Handyman or Handyperson to look after a number of busy retail properties across Fife and the surrounding area.
The position covers a broad range of general building and fabric maintenance. You could be dealing with a plumbing issue in the morning, repairing damaged flooring later in the day and carrying out some joinery or decorating work before heading home.
You will be mobile between sites, using a company van and managing your own workload with support from a central helpdesk and wider maintenance team.

What will you be doing?

The workload will cover a broad range of general building and fabric maintenance, including:

Reactive repairs and planned maintenance across multiple retail locations
Basic plumbing such as taps, toilets, sinks, urinals and associated fittings
Investigating and clearing minor blockages
Small carpentry and joinery repairs
Replacing or repairing floor and wall tiles
Vinyl flooring repairs and replacement
General painting and decorating
Minor roofing repairs and dealing with small leaks
Gutter, gully and accessible drainage maintenance
General building fabric repairs
Minor brickwork and wall repairs
Repairs and upkeep around external areas, yards and car parks
Basic work around roller shutters, including identifying defects
Assisting other trades when larger works are required
Completing PPM and reactive jobs raised through the helpdesk
Updating job information and completing paperwork using a PDA
Making sure the vehicle, tools and equipment are maintained properly
The stores will remain operational while you are working, so being professional around customers, colleagues and store teams is important.
There is no requirement to be a fully qualified electrician or mechanical engineer. The emphasis is on practical building maintenance, fabric repairs and basic plumbing.

What kind of background are we looking for?

You don't need to come from one particular trade. The important thing is that you are practical, confident carrying out repairs and comfortable dealing with different types of work.
You could come from a background such as:

Handyman / Handyperson
Fabric Technician
Building Maintenance
Property Maintenance
Multi-Skilled Maintenance
Social Housing
Facilities Management
Retail Maintenance
General Construction
Experience across areas such as plumbing, joinery, flooring, decorating, roofing or general building repairs would be useful.
A City & Guilds, NVQ or other relevant trade qualification would be beneficial, but practical experience is equally important.
You will also need:

A full UK driving licence
The ability to work independently across multiple locations
Good practical fault-finding and repair skills
Confidence dealing directly with site teams and customers
Basic IT skills and the ability to use a PDA or mobile system
A professional approach to health and safety

Package

£30,000 basic salary
40 hours per week
Paid travel time, in line with company policy
Overtime available
Company van
Fuel card
33 days annual leave
Private healthcare
Private pension
Life insurance
Employee discount scheme
Tools and equipment provided
Permanent position
Training and development opportunities

The opportunity

This is a good option for someone who enjoys being out and about rather than being based in one building every day.
You will have a defined geographical patch, a varied workload and the backing of a helpdesk and wider maintenance team. The contract provides a steady flow of work across established retail sites, while the range of repairs means no two days are necessarily the same.
If your background is in general maintenance, property repairs, fabric work, plumbing or a similar hands-on trade, this could be worth a conversation.

Apply now with your latest CV to find out more.

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