Handyman​/General Operative

Contract:

Temporary ongoing

Location:

Newhouse

Shifts:

Monday to Friday (Apply online only)

Pay rate: £14.47 per hour

We are recruiting a Handyman / General Operative. You will play a key role in preparing, maintaining, and repairing portacabins and event accommodation units used across major events and temporary sites.

• Cleaning, washing, and preparing portacabins, welfare units, and other temporary accommodation for event hire.
• Carrying out basic repairs such as fixing doors, hinges, minor joinery, replacing locks, patch repairs, and snagging work.
• Painting, sealing, and general refurbishment to ensure units meet our client's presentation standards.
• Reporting and recording any significant damage.
• Supporting the maintenance of tools, equipment, and depot facilities.
• Carrying out practical problem‑solving when units return damaged or incomplete.
• Loading, unloading, and safely moving cabins, materials, and equipment around the depot or event sites.
• Assisting with cabin setups on event sites, including positioning units, connecting basic services, and fitting internal fixtures (shelves, whiteboards, signage, etc.).
• Keeping the yard clean, organised, and hazard‑free at all times.

• Valid driving licence is essential for this role.
• Having your own vehicle would be preferable.
• Flexibility to work overtime or additional hours during busy event periods.
• Having experience in a similar hands‑on practical role.

Please call our office on (phone number removed) option 1 for an immediate interview.

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