Handyperson, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

About The Role Handyperson

Location: Near Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Handyperson to join our on-site Facilities Management team at a prestigious client location near Didcot. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys a varied role, supporting the day-to-day upkeep, appearance, and functionality of a busy commercial and laboratory environment.

You'll play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance, fabric repairs, porterage services, and general site support, helping to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace for our client.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive building fabric repairs.
• Complete general maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting and decorating, making good, minor repairs, fixtures, and fittings.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, ensuring service levels and response times are achieved.
• Support the safe movement of furniture, equipment, parcels, and goods across the site.
• Assist with meeting room setups and event support requirements.
• Maintain accurate records using the CAFM system and complete all associated documentation.
• Support laboratory operations, including the movement of equipment and other agreed facilities tasks.
• Assist with laundry and stores services where required.
• Carry out routine compliance and equipment checks following training and authorisation.
• Support waste management activities and ensure waste is handled and disposed of correctly.
• Work in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, site procedures, permits to work, RAMS, and company policies.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times.

• GSCE in English and Maths or Equivalent
• Relevant trade qualification or proven experience in building fabric maintenance, carpentry, decorating or general repairs.
• Legionella awareness / L8 training, or willingness to complete relevant training.

• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent

• Experience in general maintenance, building fabric repairs, minor works and safe working in a facilities management environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking ownership of assigned tasks.
• Experience of working with clients, contractors and colleagues in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements, safe systems of work, RAMS and site procedures.
• Ability to identify service issues and suggest practical improvements to working practices.
• Basic IT skills and experience using CAFM or work management systems such as Planon on mobile devices.
• Experience of completing tasks in heavily permitted working environments where compliance to H&S site rules and management systems are paramount.

At Atlas Workplace Services, we believe great buildings start with great people. That’s why we’ve reimagined facilities management to put people first—those who work in the spaces we care for, and those who deliver our services every day.

We’re not just another FM provider — we’re a top-10 industry leader committed to doing things differently, with a personal touch, smart technology, and a passion for going the extra mile.

As part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), Atlas Workplace Services is proud to be a company where our people have a meaningful stake in our success. Being part of an EOT isn’t just about sharing in the company’s performance; it’s about creating a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and pride in what we achieve together.