Facilities Handyperson - Fixed Term Contract - Firway Consulting Ltd : Job Details

Site / Office Based (5 Days)

6 Months Fixed Term Contract With Possible Extension.

Key Skills: Carry out minor repairs (Repairing Door Handles, Lights, Painting, Weeding, Minor Potholes, etc), Must have excellent communication skills.

Excellent + Substantial Benefits

My client is the rapidly growing European subsidiary of a global Film company who specialise in lighting, rigging, generators, etc. They also own film studies as well as facilitate studios for other organisations.

They seek a reliable, self-motivated individual to work as a Handyperson as part of their Facilities department. You need to be highly organised and disciplined.

Key Duties

• Minor repair works building fabric, such as door handles, lights, etc
• Small painting works to internal and external areas
• Ad-hoc weeding of landscaped and car park areas, to include putting down weed killer
• Repairing minor potholes/damage to car park areas on an Ad-hoc basis
• Assist studio management team with daily tasks linked to site and production
• Carry out emergency lighting flick tests, Monthly hot and cold-water temperature recording, weekly flushing of infrequently used outlets
• Provide site supervision for visiting contractors and engineers
• Keep detailed records of onsite activities, mainly via Share Point
• Work closely with the security and cleaning company on day-to-day service and supplies

Person Specification

• Must hold a valid UK driving license and able to commute.
• Must be IT literate and be able to use basic Microsoft operating systems.
• Some experience in a building / facilities environment, working with contractors and suppliers.
• Desired but not essential - Skills/training/qualifications in basic building maintenance (painting, electrical, plastering etc.).
• Be willing to help onsite clients and be friendly and polite always.
• Must be able to confidently communicate with all Studio visitors providing and receiving information, instruction, and advice.
• Must be able to work under pressure to changing deadlines.
• Be willing to help in all departments of The Studios and have the enthusiasm to learn.
• Be self-motivating and organised.

Be able to build strong working relationships with colleagues.

To be able to work under pressure and to challenge deadlines.

Working hours - 40 hours per week from 07:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday inclusive. Additional weekend and evening working is sometimes required.