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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Kent
- Holiday
- 25 days holiday


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Pay & benefits
What you'll get
25 days annual leave, company van to use during work hours, pension, training and professional development, 24/7 digital GP service for you and your familyWorking hours: Monday - Friday 8-5pm
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
The role
External closing date
Friday, December 4, 2026 Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Mobile Handyperson to join the team on our Kent County Council contract. The purpose of the role will be to carry out ad hoc Reactive Maintenance & Scheduled redecoration works. The role will also encompass Small Works and emergency procedures as required and you would report directly to the Ad hoc Supervisor.
This is a mobile role covering different locations throughout Kent so a full clean driving license is essential.
As the Mobile Handyperson, you will
Carry out general carpentry repairs & installations to fabric associated works, (such as but not limited to; non fire related doors, door frames, handles, door locks, wall patch repairs, decking, fences, fence posts, blinds, fittings & fixtures, notice boards, dispensers, shelves and all over timber constructions).Complete Painting & Decorating tasks.Seasonal gritting to the estate as directed by the gritting plan within working hours, this may be required out of hours due to weather conditions.Ensure maintenance & inspection records are completed and submitted on a timely basis using the mobile app and CAFM system.As and when required, provide assistance with other PPM and extra work requirements in adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with HASWA requirementsWork with other professionals within and outside fabric specialism
We are looking for
Previous experience in building fabric maintenance / or hold relevant qualification which meets the criteria of the roles description.Ability to provide efficient management and organisation of workload to ensure effective completion is achieved on time.Ability to work unsupervised and be proactive whilst working across the estates buildings in reporting health and safety issues to the SHEQ team.General IT Skills and operating a mobile phone is essentialGood Communication skills and an ability to create trust
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the we welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage if this is something you'd like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using recruitment@skanska.co.uk if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.
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