Handy Person - #2180935

Handy Person

Location: Manchester, M1 2WD

Hours of work: 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, ISS, is seeking a Handy Person to provide a variety of building services engineering maintenance tasks across the site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering plumbing, carpentry, and fabric-related repairs, maintenance, and installation works while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Job Description

The role involves carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring all works are completed within agreed timeframes and in accordance with company and client expectations.

The successful candidate will also support contractor management activities and maintain compliance with health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fabric-related PPM and reactive maintenance works issued through the helpdesk.
• Complete plumbing, carpentry, and general fabric repairs, maintenance, and installation tasks.
• Undertake exterior building and ground works maintenance duties.
• Respond to maintenance callouts as part of the callout rota.
• Monitor contractors and their workmanship to ensure required standards are achieved.
• Issue and manage Permits to Work where required.
• Ensure equipment within the scope of responsibility operates to specified performance criteria.
• Maintain equipment and surrounding areas in line with agreed company standards.
• Deliver a professional service that promotes customer satisfaction and reflects positively on the company.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in building fabric maintenance, repairs and installations.
• Fault-finding and maintenance across plumbing, carpentry and general building fabric disciplines.
• Experience delivering reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Experience within Facilities Management (FM) or similar building services environments.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety processes, including risk assessments and method statements.

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors - from healthcare to finance - to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team - we’ll be happy to support you.

Join ISS and be part of something bigger.