• Location: Reading
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday (flexibility required)
• Salary: Competitive, with additional payments for on-call duties

Join our Clients Maintenance team as a Handyman, where you will be integral in maintaining the structural integrity and functionality of a diverse property portfolio. This role is ideal for a skilled individual with a proactive approach to both planned and reactive maintenance tasks.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Work independently or with maintenance teams to diagnose and repair faults in building services or fabric.
• Carry out routine reactive and preventative maintenance tasks
• Perform basic plumbing and carpentry maintenance tasks
• Conduct minor repairs to roofing, guttering, pavements, and masonry.
• Support the excavation and repair of drainage pipework or burst water mains, following safety protocols.
• Install concrete or wooden ramps including associated handrails, ensuring compliance with listed building regulations.
• Use MEWPs, cherry pickers, or scaffolding to safely access work areas, maintaining barriers and signage for safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records using the CAFM system.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in a relevant trade.
• Relevant NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in building maintenance within a reactive and preventative maintenance environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using tablets and other digital devices for job tracking and documentation.
• Good communication skills with a client-facing attitude.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with additional payments for on-call duties.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive team environment within a leading educational institution.
• Comprehensive health and safety training to ensure a secure working environment.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.