Handyperson

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs and maintenance industry.

An established property services contractor is looking for an experienced Handyperson to join their maintenance team working across Horsham. This is a permanent role offering stability, varied work and the opportunity to work across a long-term maintenance contract for Horsham District Council.

The Role:

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of properties including housing, offices, commercial buildings, libraries and other public buildings
Diagnose and carry out repairs relating to general building maintenance, fabric and decorating
Undertake a range of general repairs including street furniture, fixtures, fittings and other associated maintenance tasks
Carry out porterage duties including moving equipment and furniture and erecting signage and barriers
Complete regular PPM tasks including fire panel testing and water compliance checks
Carry out water hygiene tasks including tap flushing, temperature testing and TMV servicing
Work alongside engineers as a second person on two-person jobs
Support other trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance service
Complete accurate job notes, inspection records, logbooks and documentation
Use a PDA/tablet to record completed works, materials used and photographs
Respond to maintenance requests efficiently and work to a right first time approach
Participate in the out of hours call-out rota
What We're Looking For:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar Handyperson or property maintenance role
Experience working within the social housing or property maintenance sector
Good knowledge of general building maintenance and fabric repairs
Ability to use a range of hand tools, power tools and equipment
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Organised with good communication skills
Comfortable using a PDA or tablet to record completed works
Ability to manage a varied workload and changing priorities
Requirements:

Full clean UK Driving Licence
Good understanding of health and safety procedures
Willingness to participate in out of hours work
Desirable:

CSCS Card
PASMA and/or IPAF certification
Benefits:

34 days holiday, rising with length of service
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Company vehicle
Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed