Handyperson - University of Southampton

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled Handyperson to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

OUR COMPANY BENEFITS

  • 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
  • We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
  • Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
  • Life Insurance 
  • Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice.  
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership 
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Length of Service Rewards
  • Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
  • You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
  • Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
  • Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
  • Refer a Friend scheme

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Mountjoy Ltd provide Reactive Maintenance and PPM to buildings in the halls of residence for Southampton University.  We deliver a variety of works from general day to day repairs to small and larger projects. We are also responsible for the clients PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) Across all the halls of residence.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Handyperson to join our Maintenance Team. You will be part of a team responsible for carrying out fire door checks in line with SFG20 and a check list supplied by the client.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be:

To carry out checks to circa eleven thousand doors within the halls of residence, identifying all remedials works to ensure each individual door is compliant with current regulations. There will also be times when you need to support the day-to-day reactive repairs, carrying out small task such clearing blockages, being a second man and other minor installation works.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment.
  • Extremely organized with good communication skills.
  • Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
  • Comfortable working with a PDA

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

  • CSCS Card (Desirable)
  • Full clean driving licence

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • A good understand of working in the Property Maintenance environment.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Handyperson then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.

Our Company values

We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:

Present a professional appearance at all times.

Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times.

Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised.

Deliver a high standard of work at all times

We have Integrity, built-in

Key information
Department:
University of Southampton
Geographical Area
Southampton
Location:
SO16 3UF
Hours:
40
Salary:
£15 per hour
Who you report to:
Supervisor
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