Handyman in Great Dunmow

Location: Outskirts of Great Dunmow

Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: Flexible, DOE

Role Overview

We are looking for a dependable, practically minded facilities manager to be based at our commercial property site. This is a varied, hands-on role covering everything from day-to-day maintenance and grounds upkeep to liaising with commercial tenants and overseeing larger contracted works. The facilities manager will be responsible for approximately 40 commercial units and also potentially some local residential properties. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who takes pride in maintaining a well-presented, safe, and compliant site. A company van and all necessary tools and equipment will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• General Maintenance
• Carry out day-to-day minor repairs and maintenance tasks across the site, including basic carpentry, painting and general repairs.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and prioritise works effectively to minimise disruption to tenants.
• Oversee and coordinate larger repair or refurbishment projects carried out by specialist contractors, ensuring works are completed on time, to the required standard.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activity on our property management system.
• Grounds & External Maintenance
• Cut and maintain grass areas across the site to a consistently high standard throughout the growing season.
• Prune trees, hedges, and shrubs in a safe and appropriate manner, including clearing and disposing of all arisings.
• Maintain paths, car parking areas, and external communal spaces, ensuring they remain safe, tidy, and presentable at all times.
• Carry out seasonal grounds tasks including leaf clearance, weed control, and gully clearing as required.
• Tenant Liaison
• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for commercial tenants in relation to maintenance and repair requests, ensuring a professional and courteous service at all times.
• Communicate clearly with tenants regarding planned works, access requirements, and expected timescales for completion.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with tenants to support tenant satisfaction and retention.
• Vacant Unit Management
• Open up and inspect recently vacated commercial office units, carrying out a thorough condition check and producing a written or photographic schedule of condition.
• Identify any repairs, cleaning requirements, or works needed to bring the unit back to a lettable standard, and report findings to the Property Manager.
• Ensure vacant units are secure, safe, and presented appropriately pending re-letting.
• Compliance & Health and Safety
• Ensure all maintenance activities and site operations comply with current relevant legislation and regulations, including health and safety, fire safety, and any applicable property management requirements.
• Undertake weekly emergency light tests.
• Support the timely completion of statutory compliance checks, including fire risk, legionella, electrical safety, and other planned inspections, liaising with specialist contractors as required.
• Report any hazards, near-misses, or incidents promptly and in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with appropriate risk assessments and method statements.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a previous trade or maintenance environment is desirable, however, well organised candidates with good practical skills but no direct property experience will be considered.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of current health and safety and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and use own initiative.
• Full UK driving licence (required for use of company van).