Lead Handyman

**Lead Handyman / Handywoman**

Central Veterinary Services primary role is to support practices with the many management tasks that arise from running and developing a business.

We have a team of handy persons to assist with all aspects of maintenance at our Central offices and for Stowe Veterinary Group. Central and Stowe businesses are based at 7 sites in Suffolk.

**Job Role**

Being friendly and approachable, you will understand the importance of keeping high standards and will take pride in the team’s work. From minor plumbing and electrics, painting and decorating, no job is too big or small.

**Knowledge, Skills & Experience**
- Previous experience of working in a lead handyman / handywoman role (essential)
- Plumbing experience (essential)
- Electrical experience (essential)
- Good verbal skills (essential)
- Carpentry skills
- Construction skills
- Groundskeeping experience
- Electrical and mechanical problem-solving skills
- Ability to support existing maintenance team
- Ability to organise maintenance workload, including organising the daily and monthly tasks
- Ability to be able to prioritise, respond and adopt a positive approach to work
- Ability to build good relationships with suppliers
- Contracts management knowledge for larger projects
- Equipment and vehicle maintenance
- Physically fit and able to lift light items of equipment and furniture
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations

**Daily Duties**

Meet with the team and plan the jobs list for the day

Assist the team on larger jobs

Carry out essential maintenance jobs

Organise workload for team

Liaise with suppliers and contractors where necessary

**Weekly Duties**

Create a brief report for the management team detailing progress on jobs list

Ensure progression on key projects.

It is estimated that 85% of the workload will be maintenance activities, with the remaining 15% of time spent managing projects and suppliers and organising the jobs list.

**Additional information**

You will need to be able to drive in order to travel between our 6 sites which include:
Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket and Ipswich using one of our pool vehicles.

A full driving licence is required.

The hours we need covered are from 08.30am until 17.30pm with 1 hour for lunch.

**Package**

Competitive salary depending on experience and skills

Full time permanent position

Pension scheme after qualifying period

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Regular social events

Call for a confidential chat on 07748 114151

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- You need to posses good verbal communication skills

**Experience**:

- Electrical: 1 year (required)
- Plumbing: 1 year (required)
- Lead Handyman / Handywoman: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person