Handyman jobs in King's Lynn

Maintenance operative / skilled handyman & evening delivery driver

Location: Based at our Workshop, Unit 7 Peterborough Rd, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, with travel to company retail shops.

Hours: Hours will vary average expected to be approximately 30 to 40 hours week.

Mix of daytime shifts and evening and out-of-hours shifts.
Working hours vary depending on scheduled maintenance or delivery routes, Maintenance days typically 8 am to 4pm and delivery shifts typically 3pm and concluding upon the driver's return to the warehouse approximately 11pm.

Benefits:

• Holiday accrued at 12.07%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discount Scheme

Overview

For this new role we are looking for an experienced and reliable Maintenance Operative & Delivery Driver to help keep our premises well maintained and our shops supplied with stock.

The role combines general building repairs and maintenance across our shops, offices, workshop and warehouse with stock deliveries once or twice a week, according to business requirements. Deliveries involve evenings / out-of-hours working.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in property maintenance, including minor carpentry and plumbing, alongside experience driving a Transit-type van safely and confidently.

Responsibilities:

Building repairs and maintenance

• Carry out routine repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep across company premises, maintaining a safe, tidy and well-presented environment.
• Undertake small scale carpentry, including repairing shelving, cupboards, doors, handles, hinges and other fittings.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs within your competence, such as repairing leaking taps, replacing sink fittings and traps, and clearing straightforward sink and waste-pipe blockages.
• Complete painting, decorating, making good and minor repairs to walls, surfaces and fixtures.
• Install or repair shelves, rails, brackets and other fittings, checking suitability and load requirements before installation.
• Assess requirements, identify faults and agree actions with management, responding promptly to urgent issues.
• Recognise when work requires a specialist contractor and report larger, recurring, structural or safety-related problems promptly.
• Keep clear records of work completed, materials required and purchase materials within agreed authorisation and spending limits.
• Follow Health and Safety requirements while repairs are underway.
• Use and store tools, materials and equipment safely, leaving work areas clean, secure and free from hazards.

Deliveries and vehicle care

• Deliver stock to company shops once or twice a week as needed, locations include, North Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge, London, York or Stamford.
• Safely operate a company Transit van in accordance with road traffic requirements and company procedures.
• Transport and unload goods safely, observing vehicle weight limits, using handling aids, including moving stock on stairs.
• Carry out vehicle checks before use, keep the vehicle clean and tidy, and report defects, incidents or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Plan journeys sensibly, follow agreed routes and schedules, take required breaks and report fatigue or circumstances affecting safe driving.
• Unlock, lock and alarm shops securely in accordance with company procedures.
• Safeguard keys, access codes, stock, tools and confidential security information.
• Follow lone-working procedures, including agreed check-ins and arrangements for reporting emergencies.
• Keep the Head of Production and Logistics informed of progress, delays, maintenance concerns and incidents.

Person Specification:

Essential

• A proven track record in general building repairs, property maintenance or a similar practical role, supported by relevant examples and references.
• Demonstrable competence in minor carpentry, minor plumbing, painting and decorating, and repairing or installing fixtures and fittings.
• Practical experience with sinks, taps, traps, waste pipes and straightforward drainage blockages.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and selecting appropriate materials and fixings.
• Sound judgement about the limits of your competence and when specialist assistance is required.
• A full clean driving licence valid for driving the company vehicle in the UK, with an appropriate vehicle category and a driving record acceptable to the company’s insurer.
• Proven experience driving vans of Transit size or larger.
• Ability to work evening and out-of-hours shifts reliably.
• Strong attention to detail, especially regarding keyholding, locking and unlocking procedures.
• Comfortable and competent working alone for extended periods.
• Good communication skills and the ability to report issues clearly and promptly.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving stock safely (training provided).
• Trustworthy, punctual, and able to follow security protocols without exception.
• Practical maintenance and handyman skills, including basic carpentry, minor plumbing, painting and decorating, fitting hardware and fixtures, and general property upkeep.

Desirable

• A relevant trade qualification, apprenticeship or vocational training in property maintenance, carpentry, plumbing or a related discipline.
• Previous maintenance experience in retail, commercial premises or businesses operating across several locations.
• Experience in retail logistics, multi-drop deliveries, warehouse operations or stock handling.
• Familiarity with driving and delivery access arrangements in North Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge, London and York.
• Relevant training in manual handling, safe use of access equipment, working at height or asbestos awareness.

Additional Information

• This role involves lone working and keyholding, and the successful candidate must demonstrate reliability and sound judgement. The van has a GPS tracker.
• The company will provide training on security procedures, manual handling, health and safety, and any equipment required for the role.
• All duties must be carried out in line with the company’s policies, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Lone Working, and Driving for Work policies, and in compliance with relevant UK legislation.
• A basic DBS check and references required.

Lead with Passion - Inspire with Purpose - Elevate Everyday Rituals.

Pay: £13.23-£14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person