Handyman in Gloucester

We are seeking an experienced, fit, and versatile Multi‑Skilled Operative to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of practical skills across construction, maintenance, and building operations, with a solid understanding of health and safety regulations and at least 5 years of hands‑on experience in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of tasks across civil works and building services, including groundworks, drainage, concreting, kerbing, reinstatement, minor bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and decorating.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, site plans, and specifications.
• Liaise with site managers, contractors, and other trades to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Conduct routine inspections and diagnose faults in existing installations.
• Follow all site‑specific and general health and safety procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean condition.
• Complete daily job sheets, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Confident and competent with PDA usage for job allocation/completion.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction/building industry.
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering works.
• Qualifications in Building Services (e.g., NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or higher in Carpentry, Bricklaying, Civils, etc.).
• CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
• Valid Health and Safety training certification (e.g., CITB Site Safety Plus, SSSTS/SMSTS, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Physically fit and mobile to work across various job sites.
• Full UK driving licence (or relevant licence for location).

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• CPCS / NPORS certification for relevant plant machinery.
• PASMA or IPAF certification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Asbestos Awareness certification.
• Confined Spaces certification.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving and practical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing site conditions and tasks.

Benefits

Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. You will have access to a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme, a flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices), cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover up to four times your salary, enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. You may also purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and technology products at an affordable cost.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing Aanchal Sharma at aanchal.sharma@mitie.com.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites, hospitals and schools.