Handyperson

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Handyperson to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Portsmouth, you will join them on a part-time, permanentbasis (24 hours per week), and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £14,976 and excellent benefits.

Our client is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients and customers, the Handyperson position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Company values

Our client take pride in everything they do - Which means they expect all their employees to:

• Present a professional appearance at all times
• Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
• Deliver a high standard of work at all times

Our client have Integrity, built-in

Company Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
• A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
• Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
• Life Insurance
• Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee recognition scheme
• Length of Service Rewards
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
• You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
• Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
• Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
• Refer a Friend scheme

Key responsibilities as the Handyperson will include:

Our client is contracted to Portsmouth City Council to provide planned, minor, and corrective maintenance works to all sites under the supervision of the Port Managers Department to include Portsmouth Cruise and Ferry Port and Camber Quay.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a conscientious, enthusiastic, and professional approach with a can-do attitude. The Company expects high standards of workmanship, health & Safety, and Environmental awareness.

You will need to use your skills, knowledge, experience, and training to ensure that general maintenance tasks are undertaken proficiently and to high standards.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be:

A wide variety of general DIY type repairs, that also includes the regular watering of plants and flowers. You will also be assisting a groundworker, decorator and site supervisor, in varied locations of the Port site, and Camber Docks that will include working at heights.

What the company are looking for in their Handyperson:

• A full, clean, current driving licence
• 2 - 5 yrs. experience of working in the building and construction industry or similar environment where DIY skills would be used
• NVQ level 2-3 trade qualification

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients Handyperson then please click "apply" now - We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. They are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.