Overview
We are seeking a skilled and versatile Handyperson to join our team on a busy & rewarding account. they will mostly be based in the Head Office buildings in Exeter but will also be required to work on other sites in Devon. A vehicle will be provided for this.
The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of general technical skills and experience in maintenance, repair, and customer service. This role requires a proactive individual who can work with a team and independently. The candidate will need to effectively manage various tasks while ensuring quality workmanship. The Handyperson will be responsible for dealing with day-to-day maintenance issues, performing repairs, and providing excellent service to our client.
Typical tasks include:
* General carpentry maintenance.
* Roof inspections & maintenance (gutter clearing etc).
* Repairs to locks / windows.
* Installation of fixtures, fittings, shelving etc.
* Jet-washing.
* Minor plumbing repairs - clearing blocked urinals, hand basins and WCs.
* Minor repairs / adjustments to flooring.
* Minor building repairs.
* Painting, touch-up and repairs to decoration.
* Patch repairs to plastering.
* Installation of shelves, pictures, noticeboards etc.
* Office moves where desks & furniture need to be assembled etc.
* Water hygiene planned maintenance tasks.
Person Specification:
Education:
* A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic mathematical skills.
Training:
* Ideally to hold a City and Guilds (or equivalent) in a fabric related trade e.g. carpentry / general building and possess experience in a related industry environment.
Experience: (Essential)
* Thorough knowledge of commercial building fabric and installation work activities.
* Working to Planned Preventative Maintenance programmes.
* Good understanding of working to health & safety processes.
* Knowledge of lone working requirements.
Aptitudes:
* Good verbal communication skills at all levels,
* Good written English skills,
* Ability to diagnose and repair effectively. Taking a solution focused approach.
* Familiar with use of a computer as will need to access the Facilities Management software for task allocations and completions.
* Able to plan and organise work with minimal supervision.
* Able to acquire and maintain sufficient knowledge of a buildings operation and services.
* Able to work outside of discipline if required and safe to do so.
Character:
* Positive thinker and enthusiastic team player. Desire to provide excellent customer service and forge strong relationships.
* Ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Able to cope under pressure.
* Able to make sound decisions when needed.
* Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to the current manual handling regs.
* Able to ascend / descend vertical access equipment.
* Able to work at height.
* A team player and able to develop strong productive relations with both CBRE contract staff and Client teams.
* Work on own initiative.
Circumstances:
* Flexible regarding working hours,
* Willing to undertake overtime if offered.
* Willing to travel between CBRE client sites when required at reasonable notice.
* Driving Licence essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Are you able to easily and reliably commute to the workplace and are no more than a 30 minute journey?
Experience:
* Handyperson: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person