JB476: Handyman
Location: Bristol
Salary: £Competitive DOE
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Handyman on behalf of one of our clients.
This is an all-year round appointment based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday with an hour unpaid lunch break. The Estates Department is open from 0700 – 2230 and a shift system is in place to cover these hours.
Weekend work will be required in an addition to the weekday hours on a rota basis, days off will be given during the week for weekend working. Currently the weekend rota is one weekend in five, although this may be subject to change over time. Weekend working hours will be 0730 – 1630 with a one-hour lunch break.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities for the Handyman:
In-house buildings maintenance including painting and decorating, carpentry and general maintenance
Legal compliance monitoring and recording such as legionella, fire safe systems, asbestos and emergency lighting (training will be provided if required)
Routine swimming pool water quality monitoring and recording (training will be provided if required)
Assisting in the execution of one-off projects
Monitoring site issues and liaising with the Estates/Deputy Estates Manager as necessary
When required liaise with external contractors whilst they are on site
Contribute to the school’s security and to the safety and welfare of students, colleagues, parents and visitors on campus
Provide effective portering duties, including, but not restricted to room set ups for exams or events, collections and distribution of post and parcels, moving, sorting and storage of recycled and waste products on site
Assist in providing on-site traffic direction and marshalling for certain events as and when required
Assist the grounds team when required to maintain a safe and visually tidy site including when needed, watering of grounds
Occasional inspection of all school transport, which could include the cleaning of the vehicles and ad hoc driving duties
Periodic cover for the Estates office including answering the telephone to internal and external customers
Be prepared to react to and execute any short notice tasks in support of the school
Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the role
Skills and Qualifications for the Handyman:
Essential:
Strong general DIY skills
Good communication skills
Full driving licence
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and independently on own initiative as required
Ability to accept and follow instructions
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
Desirable:
Carpentry skills
Experience of working with young people
Driving licence with D1 (minibus) category
Benefits for the Handyman:
Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per calendar year in addition to statutory holidays.
The salary for this role is competitive and negotiable for the right candidate.
Suitable work clothes will be provided by the school.
Lunch is provided (during term time and when the kitchen is operational).
Free onsite parking.
Use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) and access to free fitness classes.
Pension membership.
Location: Bristol
Salary: £Competitive DOE