Handyman / Facilities Assistant

What you'll do:

• Support the technical team in assisting with general maintenance works as and when required and needed.
• Carry out minor mechanical works and general handyman duties such as painting, repairing any damage to walls, replacing wallpaper and building furniture. 
• As required, assess porterage jobs and complete relevant H&S risk assessments, ensuring all staff undertaking the task are appropriately briefed and aware of their responsibilities
• Maintain records of the activities and report on any issues that may impact on SLA’s ahead of target.
• To undertake sufficient training to ensure knowledge of the systems required to facilitate the position.
• To communicate effectively with all colleagues to prioritise work and encourage excellent feedback and formulating minutes of meetings between contractors.
• Management of day-to-day inventory and stock control and processing orders. 
• Source, develop and maintain relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
• To ensure that clients are subjected to minimum disruptions whilst work is carried out.
• Moving of office furniture and equipment, ensuring compliance with manual handling, risk assessments and method statements
• Act upon reasonable requests and instructions from Site Supervisor, Contracts Manager and Client

 Who you'll be:

• Proven experience in a handyman / maintenance operative role 
• Physically able to undertake a range of manual activities across sites 
• IT Literate and able to carry out basic computer duties such as spreadsheets and databases 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Eligible to obtain a high-level security clearance 
• Full UK Driving Licence 

Benefits:

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays 
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression. 
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

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