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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Handyperson

🏢 ABM • 📍 Reading, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£30,000 - £30,000
£2,500 - £2,500 / mo

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Location Base
Reading, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Description

JOB TITLE: Fabric Maintenance Operative

LOCATION: The Oracle, Reading

SHIFT PATTERN: Mon-Fri 7-4;

  • 1 in 4 weeks cover late shift 11.30-8.30,
  • 1 in 4 weeks cover weekend (same week as above) – Get 2.5 days back in lieu before covering weekend.

SALARY: £30,000 per annum



ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

This role is a non-technical role to provide support to the site engineers. Primarily for the daily reactive help desk, monitoring incoming works and seeing through to completion and close-off. Duties will include escorting sub-contractors; minor PPM works and assisting with routine daily tasks/minor maintenance activities.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To carry out planned and reactive maintenance as instructed by the Contract Manager. Including, but not limited to painting, joinery, minor building repairs, and other general duties in support of the rest of the team.
  • To close / update completed PPM tasks on the site computerised maintenance system.
  • Ensure standards of workmanship are maintained in order to maximise the operation effectiveness and reliability of the building and associated systems.
  • To assist specialist subcontractors requirements both for PPM and reactive works.
  • To ensure company QA and site procedures are adhered to in all aspects.
  • Ensure Company & Site, Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
  • Maintain accurate site records/documentation in association with all site works.
  • To inspect the condition of services and proactively deal with call-outs/repairs as required, and requested by management
  • Attend site emergencies, outside of normal working hours.
  • Carry out tasks within typical building environments and at high level, working from platforms and ladders. All access and PPE will be provided
  • Keep and maintain all company issued tools in a safe and serviceable manner.
  • To proactively work towards the continued success and support of the contract with a positive approach.
  • Comply with Integral’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, as detailed in the site plans.
  • Complete any other associated task requested by the management.
  • This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Resides geographically near to job site and available for call out
  • Logical thinker in fault finding situations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working within a team environment. Able to contribute to group success whilst willingly following instructions of others.
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Self motivated
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.
  • Customer focused
  • Willing to volunteer help

Desirable

  • Time served apprenticeship or equivalent

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Building & Personnel Services

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Handyperson roles across ABM's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Building & Personnel Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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