The Small Works Handyperson/Decorator is a versatile and skilled professional responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and decoration tasks on small-scale building services projects. This role requires a combination of practical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure the functionality and aesthetic appeal of buildings.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the functionality and visual appeal of buildings, contributing to tenant and client satisfaction. Their ability to handle a variety of tasks efficiently and professionally is essential for the success of small-scale building services projects.
You can find out more about the team here.
- Painting and Decorating: Prepare surfaces for painting, including patching, sanding, and priming. Apply paint, varnish, or other finishes to walls, ceilings, trim, and other surfaces to enhance the appearance of interiors and exteriors.
- Carpentry and Joinery: Perform minor carpentry and joinery tasks, such as repairing or replacing doors, windows, cabinets, and hardware. Install shelves, picture frames, and other decorative elements.
- Plumbing and Electrical Assistance: Assist plumbers and electricians with small-scale plumbing and electrical work, such as changing faucets, outlets, and light fixtures. Ensure compliance with safety and code requirements.
- Fixture and Furniture Assembly: Assemble and install furniture, fixtures, and appliances as needed. Ensure proper alignment, stability, and functionality.
- Safety and Compliance: Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of all occupants and team members.
- Client Interaction: Interact professionally with clients, tenants, and other stakeholders. Address service requests promptly and provide excellent customer service.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records of maintenance and repair tasks, including materials used and work performed. Provide reports and updates to supervisors as required.
To apply for this role, you'll need:
- City & Guilds Painting & Decorating 6707.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical & carpentry.
- Proven experience in maintenance, decoration, or a related field, preferably in a building services or facilities management setting.
- Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.
- Valid driving license.
- Please be aware that this role involves a lot of physical work, manual handling as well as being on your feet for long periods of time.
Key Competencies:
- Maintenance and repair skills.
- Painting and decorating expertise.
- Basic carpentry and joinery knowledge.
- Plumbing and electrical assistance.
- Fixture and furniture assembly.
- Safety awareness.
- Customer service orientation.
- Record keeping.
- Adaptability and versatility.
- Pension scheme- employer contributions can be up to 7%
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Supporting your health and wellbeing- private healthcare after 1 years’ service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services
- Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday
- We offer a range of other benefits, find out more here
Why EDI?
We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.
Building a diverse workforce that is inclusive and accessible to all is a priority for our business. As part of this journey, we are proud to be the first UK airport to be endorsed by WORK180. They only recognise great employers for all women. Find out about our policies on our WORK180 employer page.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.