Handyperson

At GRAHAM, we're not just one of the UK's leading Total FM providers - we're a trusted facilities management partner to London Metropolitan University, committed to creating a safe, welcoming and effective environment for students, staff and visitors. Your varied, but highly valued, contribution will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of this vibrant university campus.

Driven by continued growth and with an annual turnover in excess of £1bn, we are committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are a talented Handyperson with a proactive approach and a commitment to excellent customer service, we want you to join our team.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works within agreed timescales and to the highest standard, complying with current regulations and client specifications.

• Perform inspections of plant, equipment, and building fabric, ensuring results are recorded accurately.

• Work independently or as part of the maintenance team to complete a variety of maintenance tasks.

• Complete assigned works within agreed timeframes, ensuring practical completion is achieved as scheduled.

• Undertake a range of maintenance repairs including building fabric, civil works, and minor installation activities.

• Carry out general handyman duties including repairs to doors, locks, windows, furniture, fixtures, and fittings.

• Perform patching, painting, decorating, and making good of internal and external surfaces.

• Assist with minor plumbing repairs such as replacing taps, repairing leaks, unblocking drains, and replacing sanitary fittings.

• Undertake basic carpentry works including repairs to doors, skirting, shelving, and ironmongery.

• Carry out minor electrical tasks where permitted, such as replacing lamps, batteries, and basic fittings.

• Management and replenishment of local site stock and consumables.

• Receive, transport, and deliver materials between sites and local suppliers.

• Support site waste management activities, ensuring waste is segregated and disposed of correctly.

• Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, and room setup requirements.

• Carry out routine checks on site facilities and report defects requiring specialist attention.

• Maintain internal and external areas including walkways, fencing, gates, and general site appearance.

• Support seasonal maintenance activities including gritting, leaf clearance, and weather-related tasks.

• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and tidy condition.

• Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times and ensure safe working practices are adhered to.

• Complete all required paperwork, job sheets, and electronic records accurately and in a timely manner.

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive working relationships with clients, staff, contractors, and visitors.

• Support overall site welfare duties and ensure communal areas remain clean, safe, and operational.

• Be comfortable working at height and using access equipment in accordance with training and safe systems of work.

• Participate in emergency response activities and assist with out-of-hours or emergency call-outs when required.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and proactively report maintenance issues before they become critical

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

• Location: London Metropolitan University
• Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours
• Job Type: Permanent / Full Time