Handyman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Handyman / Area Maintenance Technician
Glasgow and surrounding areas
£30,000 Basic Salary | Paid Travel Time | Overtime | Company Van and Fuel Card | 33 Days Holiday | Private Healthcare
Permanent | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week

An experienced Handyman, Handyperson or Area Maintenance Technician is required to cover a portfolio of supermarket stores across Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
This is a mobile building maintenance role involving a varied mix of plumbing repairs, joinery, painting and decorating, flooring, roofing and general fabric maintenance. You will work across several retail sites, completing planned maintenance and responding to day-to-day repair requests.

The role would suit somebody with experience as a Handyman, Fabric Technician, Building Maintenance Technician or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative. You should be comfortable working independently, managing a mobile workload and completing a broad range of practical repairs.

The Role
You will be responsible for keeping supermarket buildings and surrounding areas safe, presentable and in good working order.
The work is varied and includes internal and external maintenance. One job could involve repairing a leaking tap or replacing damaged floor tiles, while the next may involve minor roof repairs, decorating or dealing with a blocked sink.
You will receive jobs through a helpdesk and PDA system, assess the work required and complete repairs within the agreed timescales. Larger or more technical jobs will be escalated or completed with support from other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out planned and reactive building maintenance across supermarket stores
Completing basic plumbing repairs, including leaking taps, washers, toilets, sinks and urinals
Clearing minor blockages in sinks, toilets, urinals and drainage systems
Completing minor joinery and carpentry repairs
Repairing or replacing damaged vinyl, ceramic and floor tiles
Carrying out minor painting and decorating work
Completing basic roof repairs, including damaged roof tiles and minor leaks
Clearing gutters, gullies and accessible drainage points
Carrying out minor brickwork, wall and building fabric repairs
Completing basic repairs around car parks, yards and external areas
Inspecting roller shutters and reporting or assisting with minor defects
Supporting other maintenance technicians with larger repair jobs
Responding to jobs raised by the maintenance helpdesk
Completing PPM and reactive maintenance paperwork accurately
Updating job progress and completion information using a PDA
Ensuring tools, equipment and the company vehicle are kept in good condition
Working safely in live retail environments with customers and store employees present

The position does not require you to be a qualified electrician or mechanical engineer. The focus is general building fabric maintenance, minor plumbing and practical repair work.

What You'll Need

Previous experience as a Handyman, Handyperson, Fabric Technician, Maintenance Operative or Building Maintenance Technician
Practical experience completing basic plumbing and general building repairs

Experience with painting, decorating, flooring, joinery or minor roofing work
A recognised City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in plumbing, carpentry, roofing or another relevant trade would be beneficial
Previous commercial, facilities management or retail maintenance experience would be an advantage
The ability to assess faults and complete repairs to a good standard
Confidence working independently and organising a mobile workload
Basic IT skills and the ability to use a PDA or mobile job-management system
A full UK driving licence
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