King's College London

About us:

King’s is a world leading research and teaching University, and one of its largest medical campuses is within and around the Waterloo area and has embedded spaces within St Thomas Hospital.

The Operational Engineering department provides internal expertise and maintenance to the University’s estate, and the team at St Thomas & Waterloo campus are looking to add a Handyperson to their already successful team.

About the role:

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Handyperson to join our Engineering Team. The role is responsible for completing planned and routine maintenance, undertaking maintenance and fabric repairs, completing visual checks of mechanical and electrical assets, whilst managing their own workload and working alongside Technicians.

The role is versatile, with multiple duties and responsibilities and carried out to the required standard, whilst remaining compliant and providing excellent customer service.

• Carry out multi trade maintenance and planned maintenance to a high standard including M&E, fire bell testing, legionella management and emergency light testing
• Complete minor fabric repairs including repairing doors, flooring and decorating
• Meet requested completion dates on assigned works and planned works
• Complete visual inspections of M&E assets
• Raise any remedial work with the Team
• Complete paperwork associated with planned maintenance promptly and to a high standard
• Work in collaboration with technicians to manage stock levels
• Work with Technicians to complete larger works
• Work with relevant contractors
• Offer an excellent level of customer service
• Attend any training as required by King’s College such as Fit for King’s
• To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with all relevant statutory regulations and approved codes of practice, the department’s policies and procedures
• To assist the Team in delivery of unplanned works
• Carry out duties as may reasonably be required to allow the department to function flexibly in providing the best possible service to our clients
• To comply with the College’s Environmental policy and promote sustainable management techniques 

This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite  contract.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1.      Previous demonstrated maintenance/fabric experience and supporting qualifications

2.      GCSE C and above or equivalent in English and Maths

3.      Demonstrable mechanical, carpentry and electrical knowledge

4.      IT literate particularly in Microsoft Office

5.      Flexible attitude and team player

6.      Good health and safety knowledge

7.      Willingness to learn and develop

Desirable criteria

1.      First Aid course

2.      IOSH Working Safely

3.      Managing assigned work through an iPad/CAFM system

4.      Experience working on water safety maintenance

Downloading a copy of our Job Description 

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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