Overview
Handyperson – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
At King’s College London, our Engineering Team plays a critical role in ensuring our facilities are safe, efficient and well maintained to ensure our vibrant community is able to learn, innovate and shape the future. We’re looking for a skilled and dedicated Handyperson to join our team.
About the role
The Handyperson will support the maintenance of the university estate by carrying out a wide range of basic repairs and upkeep across electrical, mechanical, and fabric disciplines. This role includes planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive fault response, minor installations, and ensuring compliance support, all delivered with a focus on safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption to university operations.
The role will ensure completion of all mandated Health & Safety training, including eLearning modules, within required timeframes to maintain compliance with statutory and organisational standards.
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks across university buildings, including basic repairs to electrical, mechanical, and fabric components.
- Undertake planned preventive maintenance (PPM) such as lighting checks, fixture inspections, fire door checks, water temperature monitoring, and plant support tasks.
- Respond to reactive maintenance issues including minor plumbing, minor electrical faults, basic carpentry, and repairs.
- Support minor installation works such as fitting shelves, noticeboards, and signage.
- Perform general duties including clearing blockages, adjusting fixtures and fittings, and conducting visual condition inspections.
- Assist with statutory compliance checks such as emergency lighting tests, water hygiene routines (e.g. flushing), and fire door inspections.
- Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Report any observed hazards or compliance issues to line management promptly.
- Use the university’s CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) system or mobile device to record work activities, complete job tickets, and report faults in real time.
- Communicate progress, outstanding issues, and material requirements to supervisors clearly and promptly.
- Participate in training to maintain awareness of best practices in health, safety, and compliance.
- Support junior colleagues and apprentices through mentoring or on-the-job guidance where appropriate.
In addition to working in a dynamic environment, King’s College London offers many benefits including:
- A comprehensive range of technical training and personal development to help you thrive and progress
- A generous annual leave allowance to support a healthy work-life balance
- Competitive pension schemes plus access to exclusive discounts on shopping etc
- A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
