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Handyperson
August 8, 2023 | Comments Off on Handyperson
We're looking for a Handyperson to join our Facilities Management Team working with us on our Greenwich Care Homes contract. Within this role working among a great team, taking a proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of the job.
Location: Meadows House, Greenwich
Contract: Permanent - full time, 40 hours per week
Responsibilities
As a Handyperson, you'll be working within the Facilities Management Team supporting them in various areas. This is a mobile role covering 3 different care homes, providing support with the day-to-day maintenance of the properties and gardens.
Your day to day will include:
Carrying out maintenance such as fixing loose carpet, hanging and re-fixing items to walls, patching paintwork, and minor drain blockages among other duties
This role will also include maintenance of the gardens, including grass cutting for which appropriate equipment is provided
Reporting any defect or breakdown to the helpdesk and recording the instance in the site logbook
Carrying out reactive calls and daily inspections of the site as directed, action any issues arising regarding maintenance defects generated from the helpdesk
Ensuring that you and site visitors are always adhering to site health and safety procedures
What are we looking for?
This role of Handyperson is great for you if:
Previous experience in a maintenance/ground maintenance role
Good communication skills and able to prioritise own workload
Full driving license as this is a mobile role for which a van will be provided for travel between sites.
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these.
We're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:
New and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance, and more
Pension - you will be able to join Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
Kier rewards - you will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets
Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier
And so much more! You can read the full details of all our .
Who is Kier?
As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK
Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.
We are collaborative, trusted, and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our .
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Closing Date: 8 September 2023
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early