Handy/person

apartmentABM UK placeEdinburgh scheduleFull-time calendar_month 
JOB TITLE: Handy/person
REPORTING TO: Soft Services Manager
LOCATION: Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
PAY RATE: £13.10 per hour

SHIFT PATTERN: 40 hours per week, 5days/7 (including weekends and Public holidays)

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

Handyperson based on site within a team of operatives undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and building fabric within a retail property environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To carry out planned and reactive maintenance as instructed by the Soft Services manager. Including, but not limited to fault finding, test, repair and preventative maintenance of building fabric and other duties in support of the rest of the team. Duties will also include carrying out various non specialist building fabric maintenance tasks.
  • To close / update completed PPM tasks on the site computerised maintenance system.
  • To co-ordinate specialist subcontractors’ requirements both for PPM and reactive works.
  • Ensure Company & Site, Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
  • Maintain accurate site records/documentation in association with all site works.
  • Attend site emergencies, outside of normal working hours.
  • Carry out tasks within typical plantroom environments and at high level, working from platforms and ladders. All access and PPE will be provided
  • Keep and maintain all company issued tools in a safe and serviceable manner.
  • To proactively work towards the continued success and support of the contract with a positive approach.
  • Comply with Integral’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, as detailed in the site plans.
  • Complete any other associated task requested by the management.
  • This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL
  • Proven track record of being comfortable carrying out painting and light joinery works etc
  • Able to adapt their technical skill sets to meet the demands of a busy retail centre.
  • Sound level of administration and organisational skills.
  • Previous experience of working within a maintenance team.
  • Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace.
  • Previous experience in the use of safe system of work permit
EXPERIENCE
  • Knowledge of basic maintenance skills (plumbing, electrical, joinery, painting)
  • Use of machinery.
  • Working at height.
PERSONAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS
  • Smart appearance, presentable
  • Logical thinker in fault finding situations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working within a team environment.
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Self-motivated
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.
  • Customer focused
  • Willing to volunteer help

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

  • 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
  • Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
  • Get Fit Programme
  • Financial and legal support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
  • Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
  • Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
  • Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions.
ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more.

In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

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