Solatherm Ltd
Commercial Building Handyman with HVAC knowledge
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HANDYMAN / BUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Job Description | Engineering / Facilities Maintenance
Reports To: Technical Service Manager / Contract Manager
Location: Commercial client sites and managed properties
Employment Area: Planned, reactive and general building maintenance
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a practical, reliable and customer-focused Handyman / Building Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of planned, reactive and general building maintenance works across commercial properties.
This is a hands-on role requiring someone who takes pride in their workmanship and can confidently assess a problem, identify a practical solution and complete the work to a high standard. A can-do attitude, pride in workmanship and willingness to help the client are essential.
GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE
- Carry out general repairs and maintenance across commercial buildings.
- Repair doors, locks, hinges, handles and door closers.
- Repair and replace fixtures, fittings and general building hardware.
- Carry out minor carpentry and joinery works.
- Repair walls, ceilings and other building finishes.
- Carry out basic plastering and making-good works.
- Undertake minor painting and decorating.
- Carry out minor tiling and flooring repairs.
- Replace damaged sealant and carry out mastic works.
- Assemble and install furniture, shelving, signage and other fixtures.
- Carry out minor repairs to kitchens, bathrooms and staff facilities.
PLUMBING MAINTENANCE
- Carry out minor plumbing repairs.
- Repair leaking taps, toilets, valves and pipework.
- Replace washers, cartridges, taps and other plumbing components.
- Clear minor blockages and carry out basic sanitaryware repairs.
- Identify and report more serious plumbing faults.
- Assist with water hygiene and Legionella control activities where required.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
- Where suitably trained and competent, replace lamps and basic lighting components.
- Replace electrical accessories such as switches and sockets where authorised.
- Carry out basic visual inspections and assist with emergency lighting maintenance.
- Identify and report electrical defects.
- Support qualified electrical engineers with general maintenance activities.
- Important: Electrical works must only be undertaken within the engineer's qualifications, training and level of competence.
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HVAC / AIR-CONDITIONING SUPPORT
- Carry out basic cleaning and maintenance of air-conditioning equipment.
- Clean filters, grilles and accessible components.
- Check equipment for obvious defects and report abnormal operation, leaks, noise or performance issues.
- Assist qualified AC engineers with maintenance and installation works where required.
- Maintain clean and unobstructed areas around HVAC equipment.
PLANNED & REACTIVE MAINTENANCE
- Complete scheduled PPM tasks in accordance with maintenance schedules.
- Carry out routine inspections of buildings, fixtures and equipment.
- Identify defects before they become larger problems.
- Respond to reactive maintenance requests and urgent call-outs when required.
- Diagnose and resolve faults within the engineer's level of competence.
- Make safe situations where an immediate repair is not possible and escalate specialist works.
- Report additional remedial works and potential improvements.
CLIENT & CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Maintain a professional and approachable manner.
- Communicate clearly with clients and building occupants.
- Treat client property with care and respect.
- Minimise disruption while carrying out works.
- Keep work areas clean and tidy.
- Explain issues and repairs clearly to clients where appropriate.
- Represent Solatherm positively at all times.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Follow all company Health & Safety procedures.
- Carry out appropriate risk assessments before commencing work.
- Use PPE correctly and follow site-specific procedures and permit requirements.
- Maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping.
- Report hazards, accidents and near misses.
- Ensure tools and equipment are safe and properly maintained.
DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING
- Complete job sheets and maintenance records accurately.
- Record materials and parts used.
- Provide photographs of completed works where required.
- Report defects, additional works and recommendations for future repairs or improvements.
- Complete PPM and reactive maintenance documentation promptly.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, handyman or a similar role.
- Good practical knowledge of commercial buildings.
- Experience carrying out general repairs and maintenance.
- Basic plumbing knowledge.
- Basic electrical knowledge.
- Basic HVAC / air-conditioning awareness.
- Good problem-solving ability and the ability to work independently.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable and professional approach to work.
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Desirable
- Relevant building maintenance qualification.
- Electrical qualification or formal electrical training.
- Plumbing qualification.
- HVAC / air-conditioning experience.
- Carpentry or joinery experience.
- Painting and decorating experience.
- IPAF / PASMA.
- Asbestos Awareness.
- Legionella / water hygiene awareness.
- Experience working within commercial offices, hospitality, retail or managed facilities.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Practical and hands-on
- Reliable and dependable
- A natural problem solver
- Proud of their workmanship
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer-focused
- Professional and well presented
- Able to work independently
- Organised and conscientious
- Willing to learn and develop
KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Complete assigned works within agreed timescales.
- Deliver a consistently high standard of workmanship.
- Resolve issues effectively and, wherever possible, on the first visit.
- Maintain excellent client relationships.
- Complete PPM tasks accurately and on time.
- Respond professionally to reactive and emergency requests.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Identify additional remedial and improvement opportunities.
- Work safely and in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and professional working environment.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is someone who can walk into a commercial building and see what needs doing. They should be confident tackling everyday maintenance problems, whether that is repairing a door, fixing a leaking tap, replacing a light fitting, making good a damaged wall, assembling furniture, carrying out minor AC maintenance or finding a practical solution to a problem that does not neatly fit into one particular trade.
OUR COMMITMENT
Solatherm Ltd is committed to providing clients with a professional, responsive and dependable building maintenance service. Our engineers are the face of the company on site and are expected to deliver the same high standards of quality, safety, professionalism and customer service that our clients expect from Solatherm.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills across a broad range of building services and become a valued member of a growing, multi-skilled engineering team.
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