Overview
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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:
1. In-house buildings maintenance including painting and decorating, carpentry and general maintenance
2. Legal compliance monitoring and recording such as legionella, fire safe systems, asbestos and emergency lighting (training will be provided if required)
3. Routine swimming pool water quality monitoring and recording (training will be provided if required)
4. Assisting in the execution of one-off projects
5. Monitoring site issues and liaising with the Estates/Deputy Estates Manager as necessary
6. When required liaise with external contractors whilst they are on site
7. Contribute to the school’s security and to the safety and welfare of students, colleagues, parents and visitors on campus
8. 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
9. Assist in providing on-site traffic direction and marshalling for certain events as and when required
10. Assist the grounds team when required to maintain a safe and visually tidy site including when needed, watering of grounds
11. Occasional inspection of all school transport, which could include the cleaning of the vehicles and ad hoc driving duties
12. Periodic cover for the Estates office including answering the telephone to internal and external customers
13. Be prepared to react to and execute any short notice tasks in support of the school
14. 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:
15. Strong general DIY skills
16. Good communication skills
17. Full driving licence
18. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and independently on own initiative as required
19. Ability to accept and follow instructions
20. Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
Desirable:
21. Carpentry skills
22. Experience of working with young people
23. Driving licence with D1 (minibus) category
Benefits for the Handyman:
24. Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per calendar year in addition to statutory holidays.
25. The salary for this role is competitive and negotiable for the right candidate.
26. Suitable work clothes will be provided by the school.
27. Lunch is provided (during term time and when the kitchen is operational).
28. Free onsite parking.
29. Use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) and access to free fitness classes.
30. Pension membership.
Location: Bristol
Salary: £Competitive DOE