Mobile Handyperson

General information

City/town: Kent Job field: Other Operations External closing date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6361

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Our Building Services division provides complete Facilities Management of properties throughout the UK, providing mechanical and electrical engineering support, cleaning, catering and grounds maintenance on a planned and reactive basis, using technological solutions to manage our teams in the most efficient ways. 

We are looking for a Mobile Handyperson to join the team on our Kent County Council contract. The purpose of the role will be to carry out ad hoc Reactive Maintenance & Scheduled redecoration works. The role will also encompass Small Works and emergency procedures as required and inclusion in the out of hours call. You would report directly to the Ad hoc Supervisor.

This is a mobile role covering different locations throughout Kent so a full clean driving license is essential.

As the Mobile Handyperson, you will:

Carry out general carpentry repairs to fabric associated works (such as but not limited to; non fire related doors, door frames, handles, wall patch repairs, decking, fences, fence posts, blinds, fittings & fixtures, all over timber constructions).

Complete Painting & Decorating tasks.

Install shelves, pictures and noticeboards, dispensers.

Carry out replacement and installation of locks.

Have a Self-motivated ‘can do’ attitude which is required to work within the current mobile team.

Complete labouring duties including furniture churn as required.

Seasonal gritting to the estate as directed by the gritting plan within working hours, this may be required out of hours due to weather conditions.

Semi-skilled tasks if required as directed by Operations Manager or Supervisor (Helpdesk issued).

Ensure maintenance & inspection records are completed and submitted on a timely basis using the mobile app and CAFM system.

As and when required, provide assistance with other PPM and extra work requirements in adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with HASWA requirements

Work with other professionals within and outside fabric specialism

Participate in overtime on an ad-hoc basis

We are looking for:

Previous experience in building fabric maintenance / or hold relevant qualification which meets the criteria of the roles description.

Willingness to develop and learn.

Ability to provide efficient management and organisation of workload to ensure effective completion is achieved on time.

Ability to work unsupervised and be proactive whilst working across the estates buildings in reporting health and safety issues to the SHEQ team.

General IT Skills and operating a mobile phone is essential.

Good Communication skills and an ability to create trust.

What we offer:

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family

Financial wellbeing and employee assistance

Professional development

Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity 

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. 

Flexible working 

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the we welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage if this is something you’d like to explore. 

Reasonable adjustments 

Closing date 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.