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Handyperson/Maintenance Technician
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Handyperson to join our Facilities team, providing essential maintenance services across key Healthcare and Education sites in the Dorset area. This is a vital role supporting the safety and functionality of important community buildings.
🛠️ The Role at a Glance
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Job TitleHandyperson / Facilities Support
Business AreaHealthcare and Education
LocationDorset (Willingness to travel required)
Reports ToSenior Technician
Work PatternMust be willing to work shifts
Primary Responsibilities
Your main focus will be carrying out quick and effective minor maintenance and fabric repairs across the sites.
Site Maintenance & Repairs
Reactive Repairs: Handle minor building and fabric issues reported through the helpdesk within agreed timeframes.
Proactive Work: Carry out planned minor maintenance tasks (PPM) to keep the sites running smoothly.
Key Skills: Use your skills in joinery, basic plumbing (low level tasks), and general building work.
Safety Checks: Conduct critical tasks like monthly Legionella checks.
Building Upkeep & Safety
Daily Checks: Perform daily building walkthroughs (internal and external) to assess integrity and immediately report any faults.
Housekeeping: Ensure plant rooms and surrounding areas are kept clean and tidy.
Grounds: Assist with general grounds maintenance, including litter picking, emptying external bins, and general tidying.
Winter Safety: Undertake gritting of walkways and entrances during bad weather to ensure safe access for staff and the public.
Issue Resolution: Quickly attend to spills or site safety issues. Assist the cleaning team when necessary, including graffiti removal.
Support & Compliance
Technical Support: Follow instructions from Senior Technicians and take ownership of coordinating your allocated Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.
Contractor Management: Manage and monitor subcontractor visits, ensuring all safety documents (Risk Assessments) are adhered to.
Admin: Ensure all necessary documentation and administration related to your work is completed accurately and on time.
✅ Qualifications & Skills Required
Proven skills in Joinery, Plumbing, General Building, and Fabric Repair.
Full UK Driving Licence (essential for travelling between sites).
Strong commitment to Health & Safety policies and safe working practices (COSHH, Risk Assessments).
Ability to work well with others (Collaborating) and be proactive (Contributing ideas).
A professional and proactive approach to client communication is essential.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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