Handyperson Harrogate
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duties/Responsibilities
We are currently recruiting for a Handyperson to join our team in Harrogate working Monday - Friday 08:00am - 17:00pm 40 hours per week. Purpose: Provide general maintenance support as part of a multi-disciplined team. This role covers both reactive and planned preventative maintenance. Main Responsibilities:- Routine planned maintenance tasks as directed by Site Manager / Supervisor, covering all buildings within the site and to include pest proofing works, painting, unskilled carpentry work, small plumbing works
- Operate MEWP as directed
- Operate Forklift as directed
- Install and dismantle plasma/stair towers (training to be provided)
- To ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed satisfactorily and to the expected standard
- To be responsible for the care and proper use of building maintenance equipment and tools
- Ensure that spares and materials are used in a cost effective manner
- Support other team members
- To undertake all duties in a safe, tidy and responsible manner in accordance with H&S requirements
- To carry out other duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time by site management or the client
- Completion of quotes including labour plus parts and each task's priority is met
- Ensure all works are correctly allocated and produced accurately for invoicing purposes
- To follow EMCOR's code of conduct
- Manage your own workload and work efficiently
- Comply with the client's company rules and maintain a high standard of discipline
- Provide high standard of workmanship at all times
- Attend all relevant training and safety briefs
- Adhere to company, client and regulatory safety rules
- Work in a safe manner at all times
- Participate in safe culture practices and play active part in promoting good safety practices
Person Specification
- Semi-skilled would be an advantage
- Experience in building work would be an advantage
- General awareness of Health & Safety regulation
- Knowledge of permit to work system
- Knowledge of associated building maintenance equipment and tools would be an advantage
- Able to undertake training and development where required
- Undertaken relevant Health & Safety training
- Must be able to work under own initiative and keen to develop
- Valid full driving licence
- Willing to work towards IOSH Managing Safely
- Flexible approach to working hours - will be included on call out roster
Benefits
- 25 Days annual leave
- Auto enrol pension
- Other company benefits
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Handyperson Harrogate roles across EMCOR UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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