Handyperson, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Handyperson

Darlington + 3 Local Sites (within 10-mile radius)

Full-time, Permanent | £27,000 - £30,000 + Callout

We are looking for a reliable and skilled Handyperson  to join our client's facilities team on a large pharmaceutical site in the Darlington area. This role will support the day-to-day operational maintenance of the building fabric across up to three local sites, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment.

A daily pool vehicle is provided for travel between sites.

Package & Benefits

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Hours:

Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs, 1 hour unpaid lunch)

Callout: 1 in 4 rota
£150 standby payment

Minimum 4 hours per call, paid at x1.5 or x2

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Role Overview

You will deliver a variety of basic building maintenance and repair tasks including joinery, painting, patching, plumbing fixes, door repairs and general fabric upkeep. This is a hands-on role requiring flexibility, initiative and a strong customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

General fabric repairs and basic building maintenance

Painting, decorating and cosmetic repairs

Minor plumbing repairs (e.g. tap fixes, unblocking, leaks)

Minor joinery tasks (e.g. doors, ironmongery, fixtures)

Assistance with PPM tasks and asset checks

Safely and promptly resolving reactive maintenance requests

Maintain accurate records of work completed

Support the wider FM team with day-to-day operations

Attend nearby sites when required (pool vehicle provided)

Experience & Skills

Previous experience in a Handyman / Fabric Maintenance role ideally in commercial buildings

Practical skills across basic plumbing, joinery and general repairs

Good understanding of health & safety standards

Strong customer service attitude

Full UK driving licence required

Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check

If this opportunity interests you, please send your updated CV to (url removed)