Handy Person for their site in Waterbeach, Cambridge
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Position Overview & Specifications
Major Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant / Handy Person for their site in Waterbeach, Cambridge
· PAY RATE is £11.79 – £13.33, which is subject to experience.
· The hours are 37.5 hours - Monday – Friday – either 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.
· Initial 3 Months contract
Job Specification:
We are currently looking to recruit an individual who has the ability and skills to maintain our facilities appearance and condition to high standards of cleanliness, operation, and safety. You will assist across the site with planned and reactive tasks and repairs. You will be part of a small but essential team responsible for the day-to-day tasks aimed at sustaining a clean, tidy, and compliantly well-maintained site. The dynamic work involves duties both inside and outside, sometimes in inclement weather conditions, involving some use of plant, machinery, hand, and power tools.
The Role
- Effectively cleaning down the building facias.
- Ensuring the site roads, pathways, parking, signage and are clean and useable.
- Provide traffic control assistance in emergency situations, ensuring roads are kept clear and emergency response vehicles are directed to the correct location.
- Help with moving furniture, equipment, materials, and stock as required.
- Basic maintenance/housekeeping tasks around the facilities to include associated M&E equipment, fixtures, and fittings. Ensuring all defects are reported to the Team Leader.
- Carrying out and completing minor repairs as requested and required.
- All activities must be carried out in accordance with the safe working methods and with the supplied appropriate safety clothing and equipment.
- Present a professional and courteous image to our customers.
What are we looking for?
- Able to demonstrate a committed, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to varying duties.
- Ability to follow and adhere to instructions and relevant safety policies and procedures.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of maintaining levels of service and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Willing to be trained and develop further responsibilities.
- Some level of experience in mechanical or building construction works or repairs.
- Able to present a professional image to our internal and external customers.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £11.79-£13.33 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Facilities Assistant / Handy Person for their site in Waterbeach, Cambridge
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: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Handy Person for their site in Waterbeach, Cambridge roles across Major Recruitment Oldbury'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 Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
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 £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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