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An Oxford College are looking for a Maintenance Operative to join the Estates Team to ensure that all buildings, properties, and gardens are maintained to the highest standard. You also need to maintain and keep in good working order all mechanical, heating and hot water services to ensure that all facilities function as effectively as possible and remain a safe place for our membership and community to use. This position has some parking, but you must have a driving licence to travel to and from the 2nd site in the company van and you also need to be flexible to be on a weekend call out rota system for emergency's 1 in 5 weekends and live within 30m mins of Oxford City Centre. Key Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager as well as acting independently where required, respond to maintenance issues raised by students and staff. Plan work in an efficient way and prioritise tasks appropriately. Typical jobs include plumbing repairs to heating and hot and cold-water systems, basic carpentry to failed doors, windows or furniture, replacement of faulty white goods and appliances, clearing blocked drains or showers. Planned Maintenance: Participate in, and lead where appropriate, small upgrade projects to the College buildings and accommodation. Tasks may include small plumbing upgrades/modifications, building stud partition walls and fitting new doors, room redecoration work or kitchen fitting. Routine Activity: Participate in routine work such as meter readings, top up/monitoring of water softener equipment, changing extraction filters, Fire Alarm testing and checking lifts and elevators. Support the Maintenance Manager to keep up to date records of maintenance work completed in these areas. Grounds Maintenance: Undertake appropriate seasonal grounds maintenance such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding as required at the main College site and the off-site houses around the city. Essential Skills: Good all-round general knowledge of building maintenance related activities and practical experience in carrying out this type of work Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to this position. Physically fit enough to meet the demands of the job. Desirable Skills: Plumbing experience and knowledge of commercial and domestic heating and hot water systems. Good general handyman and caretaking skills. Garden maintenance experience. Relevant H&S or First Aid training (job specific training can be provided). Salary offered is c 32k, overtime rates and 2k+ on call rota expenses and reimbursements, 30 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays, free lunch, excellent pension and development.

Decorator Response Repairs Bedfordshire Temp to Perm- £(phone number removed) Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Housing Association, who are looking for a Decorator based in Bedfordshire. Day to Day Duties for a Decorator on the response team Carry out day-to-day decorating repairs in occupied properties. Prepare surfaces including sanding, filling, and making good before decoration. Paint walls, ceilings, woodwork, doors, and frames to a clean, professional finish. Carry out patch painting and full room redecoration as required. Apply finishes using brush, roller, or other appropriate methods. Work tidy and respectful in tenants homes. Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and within timescales. Report any further issues or follow-on works to the office. Occasionally help other trades on small make-good jobs Benefits for Decorator: Van & fuel card provided Weekly pay every Friday Opportunity to go permanent after temp period Please apply or contact Tom at Build Recruitment for further details (phone number removed) We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking. The ideal candidate for this position would have experience as a decorator or decorator multi trader or maintenance operative or multi skilled operative or multi trade operative or multi trader or carpenter or joiner or plasterer or plasterer multi trader or handyman with experience in social housing or housing associations or domestic properties or council properties or MOD (Ministry of Defence).

Fabric Engineer Facilities Management Hemel Hempstead £35,000 - £38,000 DOE Ongoing Temporary Potential of permanent About the Company: Join an outstanding family run Facilities Management provider delivering hard services to a range of commercial and industrial clients nationwide. We pride ourselves on providing first-class customer service and a supportive team culture, offering engineers the tools, training, and autonomy to thrive in their roles. Role Overview: We are looking for a skilled Fabric Engineer to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a commercial site in Hemel Hempstead. You will be responsible for ensuring buildings are safe, well-maintained, and compliant, working closely with the wider FM team to deliver exceptional service to clients. Key Responsibilities: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a range of building fabric systems. Undertake general building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, decorating, tiling, basic electrical, and other handyman duties. Plant room checks Respond quickly and effectively to reactive maintenance requests. Complete all job sheets and paperwork accurately, maintaining compliance with company procedures. Liaise with clients and site teams, providing excellent customer service at all times. Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health & safety guidelines. Support the wider engineering team with additional duties as required. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience as a Fabric Engineer , Building Maintenance Engineer , or similar role within FM. Enahnced DBS is needed Strong skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general building maintenance. Knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices. Good communication skills and a client-focused attitude. NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications in a relevant trade (desirable but not essential).

An Oxford College are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the Estates Team to ensure that all buildings, properties, and gardens are maintained to the highest standard. You also need to maintain and keep in good working order all mechanical, heating and hot water services to ensure that all facilities function as effectively as possible and remain a safe place for our membership and community to use. This position has some parking, but you must have a driving licence to travel to and from the 2nd site in the company van and you also need to be flexible to be on a weekend call out rota system for emergency's 1 in 5 weekends and live within 30m mins of Oxford City Centre. Key Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager as well as acting independently where required, respond to maintenance issues raised by students and staff. Plan work in an efficient way and prioritise tasks appropriately. Typical jobs include plumbing repairs to heating and hot and cold-water systems, basic carpentry to failed doors, windows or furniture, replacement of faulty white goods and appliances, clearing blocked drains or showers. Planned Maintenance: Participate in, and lead where appropriate, small upgrade projects to the College buildings and accommodation. Tasks may include small plumbing upgrades/modifications, building stud partition walls and fitting new doors, room redecoration work or kitchen fitting. Routine Activity: Participate in routine work such as meter readings, top up/monitoring of water softener equipment, changing extraction filters, Fire Alarm testing and checking lifts and elevators. Support the Maintenance Manager to keep up to date records of maintenance work completed in these areas. Grounds Maintenance: Undertake appropriate seasonal grounds maintenance such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding as required at the main College site and the off-site houses around the city. Essential Skills: Good all-round general knowledge of building maintenance related activities and practical experience in carrying out this type of work Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to this position. Physically fit enough to meet the demands of the job. Desirable Skills: Plumbing experience and knowledge of commercial and domestic heating and hot water systems. Good general handyman and caretaking skills. Garden maintenance experience. Relevant H&S or First Aid training (job specific training can be provided). Salary offered is c 32k, overtime rates and 2k+ on call rota expenses and reimbursements, 30 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays, free lunch, excellent pension and development.

Smarter Home Visit Advisor Location: Pan London Salary: £27,949 Vacancy Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2026, with a view to extend Hours: 37.5 hours per week Do you have basic plumbing or handyman skills? In this role you'll help Londoners save water and money. You'll need to be customer focussed, target driven and provide excellent customer service. London and the Thames Valley have been designated as areas of 'Severe Water Stress' by the UK Government and, as such, it is vital that they use water more wisely and learn to save water for future generations. Working in partnership with Thames Water, they offer Smarter Home Visits to customers in the London and Thames valley regions. These visits consist of attending customer homes, giving advice on water saving and offering to supply and fit free water saving devices. Owning to specific needs of the programme, they are seeking people who will be delivering home visits working in and around the South West and West side of London and Croydon areas. This role involves vocational driving and the ability to be reasonably insured on their vehicle policy. They are a social and environmental regeneration charity, working with partners to build sustainable communities where individuals and enterprise prosper. This position is an exciting opportunity to work in a key role in the delivery of their partnership programme with Thames Water. Job Background: They are employs teams of SHVAs to deliver water efficiency visits across Greater London and South for a range of Water providers to reduce water usage and prevent water scarcity for customers. Main Objectives: Working with other SHVAs and support staff the SHVA will ensure that the project meets all the client's requirements; these are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards within the agreed administrative and financial frameworks. Specific targets for the post-holder will be agreed for this project. Liaise with residents on a day-to-day basis and build good working relationships with them. Undertake monitoring information and reporting requirements. Undertake home visits to install simple and effective measures to help residents to reduce their water consumption and to save money. Provide advice to residents and encourage them to further reduce their water consumption, and make cost savings by making changes to their behaviour. Person Specification Criteria Good communication skills and ability to speak and relate to a wide customer base, tailoring messages to the audience Relevant practical experience of manual trades or home repair and a good knowledge of home maintenance Ability to find practical solutions to problems Knowledge of water efficiency and home energy products and giving advice in relation to them Experience of project management and managing own workload Knowledge of health and safety issues A practical outlook and can do attitude Experience of using Word and Excel and Thames Water bespoke software and to effectively use other technology i.e. I-Pad A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in practice. Full driving licence with suitable status to be insured by them Willingness to undertake weekend work as required To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply. Closing date for applications: Midday, 9 th February 2026 Interviews: 12 th & 13 th February via MSTeams They encourage early applications for this role, as interviews will be scheduled, throughout the recruitment period. Appointment to this role is subject to a basic records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Argee Recruit provides a high quality construction focused service, caring for the requirements of employers and job seekers in Civil Engineering, Building and Commercial disciplines in the professional, technical and supervisory areas of the construction industry. Over 30 years of Construction Industry experience is available for your benefit. Gained in project and site based conditions, strengthened by recruitment industry skills secured through the provision of permanent, contract or freelance staff to schemes that range from internationally renowned developments to regional and local projects. This experience means we are able to confidently handle your career and staffing requirements for long or short term assignments. Permanent and contract or freelance positions are available in these categories: Contracts and Project Managers Commercial Managers, Estimators and Quantity Surveyors at all levels Construction Managers, Site Managers, Site Agents and Foremen Project and Senior Engineers Civil, Setting Out, Site and Trainee Engineers Structural Engineers and Technicians Temporary works coordinators and Design professionals Health, Safety and Environmental staff Job Search Office Manager / PA. Head office role to work for a Property Developer on their new residential development projects. Good communication skills needed, experience with SAGE, HR overview & IT essential. To £45,000 + package. 25 days holiday. To start early 2026. The role will include a mixture of Office Management, HR and PA duties, Wage and Administrative responsibilities. Also coordinating Aftercare duties and reactive repairs with the Housing Associations. You will be joining a company looking for someone with a positive personality, keen to make a real contribution to the smooth running of the company operations. Location Bromley. Job role. Office Manager / PA To work in a friendly office environment with an established company. Ensuring that all reports and submissions are clear and well-presented. Working with Housing Associations and in-house handyman on appointments for Aftercare duties, remedial actions and minor repairs, diary management. The role involves coordinating with the different people involved. The role often involves working to deadlines. Looking after the SAGE based pay roll for directly employed staff and workers. Duties and responsibilities Policy, Procedure and Communication: To ensure that documents are in the right location, they are categorised according to the type of document. This involves checking and approving documents before they are filed. Need excellent organisational skills and to be familiar with effective filing. Must have the ability to monitor and evaluate systems and to look for improvements Good communication skills are important to be able to co-ordinate the organisations different departments. Experience and skills Previous experience as an Office Manager in a similar environment would be advantageous. Typing and IT skills to an appropriate standard are essential in relation to software for digital communication, correspondence, reports, registers, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, other document preparation and control (SAGE, MS Office, Word, PPT, Excel, Access, Word, Document Control Software similar to Asite, Conject) An ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other members of the teams, other members of the contractors teams and third parties. Organised, capable, friendly and helpful character required. Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met. Good contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors. Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate and timely delivery. Pay and benefits PAYE role with a salary of £41,000 to £45,000 with 25 days holiday and pension contributions based on your current skills level and ability to fulfil the role. Self-employed option also available.

Plasterer Multi Trader Crawley Temp to Permanent Position 21.40 per hour- van and fuel card provided Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Housing Association, who are looking for a multi trader based in Crawley . Day to Day for multi trader: Carrying day to day general maintenance in domestic properties Good costumer service, meeting and greeting tenants Using a PDA Benefits for multi trader: Van fuel card provided Optional over time and call out Paid holiday and bank holidays paid Pension Scheme Room for progression and growth Please apply or contact Tom at Build Recruitment for further details on (phone number removed) We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking. The ideal candidate for this position would have experience as a maintenance operative or multi skilled operative or multi trade operative or multi trader or carpenter or joiner or UPVC specialist or plumber or plumber multi trader or plasterer or plasterer multi trader or multi trade operative or multi skilled operative or maintenance operative or handyman with experience in social housing or housing associations or domestic properties or council properties or MOD (Ministry of defense).

Handyman / Multitrader 35,000 + Bonus Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Company Van + Tools Provided We are seeking an experienced Handyman/Multitrader to maintain a portfolio of residential properties. This mobile role is ideal for someone who is confident working independently and has a broad range of maintenance and repair skills. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across multiple properties Basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and minor electrical tasks Lone working across various sites - must be comfortable managing your own schedule Responding to maintenance requests promptly and professionally Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard Requirements: Proven handyman or multitrade experience Comfortable and confident working alone Full, clean UK driving licence Strong communication and problem-solving skills Self-motivated with excellent time management What We Offer: 35,000 salary plus performance-based bonus Monday-Friday hours (8:00am-4:30pm) Company van and tools provided Friendly and supportive team environment

Multi Trader Crawley Temp to Permanent Position 21.40 per hour- van and fuel card provided Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Housing Association, who are looking for a multi trader based in Crawley . Day to Day for multi trader: Carrying day to day general maintenance in domestic properties Good costumer service, meeting and greeting tenants Using a PDA Benefits for multi trader: Van fuel card provided Optional over time and call out Paid holiday and bank holidays paid Pension Scheme Room for progression and growth Please apply or contact Tom at Build Recruitment for further details on (phone number removed) We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking. The ideal candidate for this position would have experience as a maintenance operative or multi skilled operative or multi trade operative or multi trader or carpenter or joiner or UPVC specialist or plumber or plumber multi trader or plasterer or plasterer multi trader or multi trade operative or multi skilled operative or maintenance operative or handyman with experience in social housing or housing associations or domestic properties or council properties or MOD (Ministry of defense).

Here at Multiple Electrical Engineering Services we hiring an experienced, reliable handyman to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for interior and exterior repair, maintenance, driving and day to day repairs. The ideal candidate will have physical stamina, technical expertise, and previous trade or handyman experience. Job responsibilities: Perform basic repairs (e.g., wall damage, broken windows) Complete general maintenance work Move heavy furniture, appliances, and equipment Assist trades with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repair work Clean windows, gutters, pavement, and other exterior surfaces Paint surfaces and apply stain as needed Take on other installation, repair, and maintenance duties as needed and legally permitted Follow workplace health and safety rules Load and unload tools and equipment from work vehicles Coordinate service with customers and handle complaints professionally Handyman skills and qualifications: Experience as a handyman Valid driver s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation Basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC knowledge Basic carpentry, including finding studs, building bookshelves, and installing cabinets Comfortable using hand tools and power tools Able to sit, stand, kneel, lift, and climb ladders Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills Attention to detail, positive attitude, and strong work ethic Can reliably work alone and as part of a team Able to communicate well Able to follow written and verbal instructions Friendly with good interpersonal skills Working hours: Full-time, year-round Mon Fri, 8:00am 4:00pm - with some evening work. Some stay away work Overtime available but not required What you'll get: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays Company Van Pension Scheme Uniform provided

Plasterer Bedfordshire Temp to Perm Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Housing Association, who are looking for a plasterer based in Bedfordshire . Day to Day Duties for a Plasterer on the response team Carry out day-to-day plastering repairs in occupied properties. Patch up walls and ceilings after leaks, maintenance, or other trade works. Skim small to medium areas to a clean, smooth finish. Repair cracks, blown plaster, and damaged surfaces. Do bonding, boarding, and making good around windows, doors, and sockets. Work tidy and respectful in tenants homes. Mix up plaster and materials as needed on site. Report any further issues or follow-on works to the office. Occasionally help other trades on small make-good jobs Benefits for Plasterer: Van & fuel card provided Weekly pay every Friday Opportunity to go permanent after temp period Please apply or contact Tom at Build Recruitment for further details (phone number removed) We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking. The ideal candidate for this position would have experience as a maintenance operative or multi skilled operative or multi trade operative or multi trader or carpenter or joiner or UPVC specialist or plumber or plumber multi trader or plasterer or plasterer multi trader or multi trade operative or multi skilled operative or maintenance operative or handyman with experience in social housing or housing associations or domestic properties or council properties or MOD (Minstry of defense).

Plumber Up to £36,000 + Door to Door + Van (Personal Use) Birmingham National Coverage About the Company Join an outstanding, family-run Facilities Management provider delivering hard services to a range of commercial and industrial clients nationwide. We pride ourselves on first-class customer service and a supportive team culture, offering engineers the tools, training, and autonomy to thrive in their roles. Role Overview We are looking for a skilled Plumber to carry out planned, reactive, and installation works across commercial sites nationwide. You will be responsible for ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained, working closely with the wider FM team to deliver an exceptional service to our clients. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and plumbing installations across commercial properties. Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems including pipework, sanitaryware, taps, sinks, toilets, valves, and associated equipment. Complete plumbing installation works as part of refurbishment, upgrade, or project works. Undertake general building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, decorating, tiling, basic electrical tasks, and other handyman duties as required. Respond quickly and effectively to reactive maintenance requests. Complete all job sheets and paperwork accurately, ensuring compliance with company procedures. Liaise with clients and site teams, providing excellent customer service at all times. Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health & safety regulations. Support the wider engineering team with additional duties as required. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Plumber you must hold a relevant plumbing qualification . Experience in plumbing maintenance and installation work within commercial environments. Strong general building maintenance skills. Good knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices. Strong communication skills with a professional, client-focused attitude. NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications in Plumbing or a relevant trade (desirable but not essential).

Electrician (PLANNED WORKS) Bedfordshire Perm - Up to £40k Van & Package Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Housing Association, who are looking for an Electricians. Day to day duties for an Electrician Responsive Repairs: Attending day-to-day electrical faults in occupied properties no power, tripping circuits, broken sockets, faulty lights, immersion issues, extractor fans, etc. Planned Electrical Works: Carrying out scheduled maintenance such as emergency light testing, smoke/heat detector checks, and fixed-wire inspections across properties. Minor Installation Works: Adding new sockets, replacing light fittings, upgrading extractor fans, installing new circuits, and small rewires where required. Heating & Controls: Working on electrical components of heating systems timeclocks, stats, boiler wiring centres, element changes and basic diagnostics. Social Housing Safety Compliance: Ensuring all work is carried out to BS 7671 standards, keeping properties safe and meeting compliance standards. Occupied-Home Working: Communicating clearly with tenants, working cleanly, respecting the home, and keeping disruption to a minimum. Team Support: Working alongside other trades (plumbers, multis, gas engineers) and assisting with joint jobs where electrical input is needed. Emergency Call-Outs (if required): Responding to urgent issues such as no lights/no power, alarms, or unsafe electrics needing immediate attention. Benefits for multi trader: Van & fuel card provided Power tools can be provided Weekly pay every Friday Opportunity to go permanent after temp period Please apply or contact Tom Morgan at Build Recruitment We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking. The ideal candidate for this position would have experience as a maintenance operative or multi skilled operative or multi trade operative or multi trader or carpenter or joiner or UPVC specialist or plumber or plumber multi trader or plasterer or plasterer multi trader or multi trade operative or multi skilled operative or maintenance operative or handyman , Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Electrical installations with experience in social housing or housing associations or domestic properties or council properties or MOD (Minstry of defense) Social Housing Electrician.

Handyman Bedford We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Labourer / Handyman for a long-term commercial project in Bedford . You must hold a valid Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance to access the site. This is a 12-month contract offering stable work and a competitive daily rate. Role Details: Pay: £17.00 £18.00 per hour (dependent on experience). Start Date: 23rd February. Duration: 12 months. Location: Bedford, MK. Key Responsibilities: Decorating: Performing basic decorating tasks, primarily rollering on emulsion paint. Site Maintenance: Keeping the site clean and tidy, ensuring all walkways are clear of debris. Waste Management: Filling skips and organizing site materials as needed. General Labouring: Assisting on-site trades and performing various manual tasks. Essential Requirements: BPSS Security Clearance: You must hold a valid Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance to access the site. CSCS Card: A valid CSCS card (Green Labourer or above) is essential. Reliability: A strong work ethic and the ability to commit to the full 12-month duration. Physical Fitness: Ability to handle manual labour and site-based tasks. How to Apply: If you meet the security and certification requirements, please Apply Online or contact Feruza on (phone number removed) LDS

A Housing Association is currently looking for a couple of Lettings & Housing Officer on a temporary basis for about 6 months. Key responsibilities are as follows Showing the applicants properties at planned viewings Assessing applicants documents following allocation Communicating with applicants regarding additional information required or outcome Let homes and manage re-lets, ensuring void work is completed quickly and effectively. Empty homes should be let as soon as possible and to a standard that suits residents needs Provide an excellent personal landlord service to residents in a small patch of homes. This includes regular communication and meetings with each resident at home (at least annually), and being responsible for ensuring that any issues they have raised are resolved appropriately Welcome new residents to the A2B service, including a personal meeting in their homes, ensuring any issues are sorted out and their level of customer satisfaction is increased and maintained Ensure that any anti-social behaviour issues are dealt with appropriately and quickly, liaising with the caseworker, patrol team and external agencies where necessary Use resident feedback to identify common issues and develop plans to meet their individual and neighbourhood needs, thus improving their satisfaction levels Encourage and support residents to improve their involvement in their homes and local communities Ensure properties are maintained in a good condition by diagnosing, ordering and managing necessary repairs. Seek appropriate support from surveyors, specialist contractors and the asset management team, where necessary; and take overall responsibility for ensuring repairs are delivered quickly, effectively, economically and to the residents satisfaction Ensure communal areas and neighbourhoods are clean, safe and well maintained by working with the estate contact manager, contractors, caretakers or cleaners as required. You may be asked to manage cleaners or caretakers as part of your role Manage the work of the handyman and contractors that you engage and seek feedback on their work upon completion, feeding back to the contract management team Look at Locator to identify transfer opportunities for your residents, manage mutual exchange requests and discuss and assist with transfer applications To work to ensure the gas compliance performance for the patch is always maximised and to ensure access is obtained within the required timescales To be involved in resident consultation on cyclical maintenance and decent homes work, and to take the lead in dealing with any issues or complaints relating to such works, in consultation with Asset Management. Effectively manage the income and expenditure for all properties on your patch Manage and monitor a repairs budget ensuring you work within financial regulations and get best value from our contractors Collect rent and manage rent accounts, taking appropriate action to recover debt, referring cases for legal action where appropriate Calculate housing benefit entitlement for new residents and ensure residents have access to good benefit and debt advice PAYE £20.84 Umbrella £27.56 Essential requirements Must have a background in Lettings Must have a driving licence Must be able to start immediately or on short notice

Berry Recruitment are now recruiting for a Repair and Maintenance Technician to join our client's growing team. Role: Repair and Maintenance Technician Department: Facilities Reports to: Senior Engineer Location: Multiple Oxford sites (travel required) Days: Monday - Friday Hours: Full Time (plus call outs) Salary: 32,000 - 37,000 About our Client Our client is dedicated to transforming groundbreaking science into solutions that address humanity's most urgent challenges. From health and medical science to sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, they operate across four high-impact global endeavours. Key Responsibilities of the Repair and Maintenance Technician General Maintenance & Repairs Carry out a wide range of general handyman tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and minor construction. Work safely within regulated laboratory and clinical environments. Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure all work meets high-quality finish standards. Follow all health & safety regulations, building codes, and internal policies. Conduct and support implementation and routine review of SOPs and facility risk assessments. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving Diagnose and resolve minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues. Escalate issues as required and work proactively to prevent future problems. Collaboration & Customer Service Work closely with internal teams and external contractors. Provide excellent service by responding promptly to maintenance requests. Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities. Operational Support Manage and track tools, materials, and supplies. Participate in out-of-hours work when required for scheduled non-urgent tasks. Join the on-call rota if required to support urgent callouts. Support contractor management across all sites. About You Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a handyperson role. Broad skills across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Strong understanding of compliance and safety practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently across multiple locations. Valid driver's licence and reliable transport. Proactive, solutions-focused approach. Travel required across Oxford sites. Flexibility with hours, including occasional out-of-hours response. Physical requirements include lifting, bending, standing, and manual tasks. Desirable Skills Certifications in electrical, plumbing, or related trades. Ability to use tools and machinery safely and effectively. Basic IT skills for record-keeping. Awareness of personal strengths and development areas. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!" For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Urgently needed Experienced Caretaker A driving licence and vehicle is required. An enhanced DBS registered on the update service is also required. Our Client require a Caretaker/ Premises Assistant to start with them asap. This role is to work Monday to Friday on a shift basis between 7:30am and 6pm. It is essential that you have a driving licence to get between sites. You will need to have an enhanced dbs registered on the update service. Duties will include: Opening and locking premises Taking deliveries Moving light furniture Light handyman duties