Amey
General Operative/Handyperson
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Permanent General Operative/Handyperson - Belfast
Location: Ashfield Girls' High School, 397 Holywood Rd, Belfast BT4 1RT
Salary: £28,051.20
Hours: 37.5 per week
Shift Work:
- Week 1: 6:30am – 2:30pm
- Week 2: 10:30am – 6:30pm
Shift patterns may vary and will be confirmed in interview.
About Amey
Amey provides facilities and estate management services at Belfast Schools. They work closely with clients and end-users to deliver 24/7 services with minimal disruption to the college's operations.
Role Overview
Ensure smooth running of the school premises. Key tasks include:
- Opening and locking the building
- Day-to-day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs
- Ensuring heating, lighting, and alarm systems are working properly
- Booking engineers for major repair work
- Checking doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
- Guarding against vandalism
- Arranging and clearing away chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies
- Working under the direction of the team lead
- Adhering to best practice and health and safety regulations
- Carrying out PPMs
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Skills and Experience Required
- Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repair
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Good team player
- Flexible with shift work
- Good at developing strong working relationships with on-site clients and employees
- Committed to providing excellent customer service
- Knowledgeable of Health and Safety regulations
- Familiar with COSHH standards
- Basic IT skills
Why Join Amey?
- Long-term stable contracts
- Commitment to employee development (Platinum status by Investors in People)
- Competitive salary with potential for yearly reviews
- Career growth opportunities, including roles like Senior General Operative
- Comprehensive training opportunities, including fully funded leadership programs
- At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further days
- Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey
- Flexible benefits (insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme, discounted gym membership)
- Exclusive discounts through our online portal
- Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
- Family-friendly policies for new parents or those providing care for a dependant
- Membership of our Affinity Networks
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Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
Amey welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. As a disability confident leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional support during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk.
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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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