Castell Howell Foods is Wales’ leading independent food service wholesaler, servicing the length and breadth of Wales, the Border Counties and the South West of England. We currently have a vacancy for a Handyperson based from the Cross Hands depot.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Handyperson who has good general DIY skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to use simple IT systems. You will provide planned and reactive general maintenance across our sites in Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Hirwaun, Pontyclun and Llandeilo.
This role will involve a vast variety of general work such as laying carpets, hanging and re-fixing items to walls, painting and decorating, office refurbishment, basic plumbing tasks, replacing/fixing doors, general gardening and any other related duties. You will also be required to assist the fabrication operation with projects and install. You will be happy to work in all weathers, indoors and outdoors and on occasion working at height.
The ideal Handyperson will be someone with previous experience in a similar all-round general maintenance role and be comfortable working within active business premises. Relevant apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications and/or adequate proven experience within one or more of the following areas are advantageous:
1. Carpentry
2. Plumbing
3. Painting & Decorating
4. Plastering
5. General Maintenance
6. Plant operation such as MEWP’s, tower scaffolding platforms and/or forklifts
What we offer:
7. Full time position working Monday to Friday (40 hours), a degree of flexibility to swap to weekend shifts to work around department restrictions may be necessary occasionally
8. Competitive salary (to be discussed at interview)
9. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
10. 5% Company contribution pension scheme
11. Generous discounted staff purchase scheme - save money on your weekly food shop
12. Subsidised canteen
13. Free onsite parking
Additional Information:
14. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required
15. DBS check required
16. Driving Licence required
Castell Howell is a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourages applications from veterans.