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The Engineer is responsible for securing, maintaining, and preparing vacant and occupied properties on behalf of clients. This field-based role involves extensive travel across the region, attending multiple sites each day to carry out property security and maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include alarm installation (wireless alarms, no electrical work involved) and maintenance, utility isolation, property boarding, and general security works to ensure properties remain safe, secure, and compliant. Key Responsibilities Install, test, maintain, and remove temporary intruder alarms and security systems. Switch off utility services, including electrical power, water, and gas where required and authorised. Board up doors, windows, and other access points to secure vacant properties. Carry out on-site inspections and report on any issues identified. Fit and maintain temporary security measures, including shutters, barriers, and fencing. Conduct minor repairs and maintenance works to ensure properties remain secure and presentable. Travel extensively between sites, often covering large geographical areas and spending significant time driving. Plan and manage daily routes efficiently to meet client service requirements. Complete job reports, photographs, and documentation accurately and promptly. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and company procedures. Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working order. Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, contractors, and members of the public. Occasional overnight stays will be required depending on workload and the location of client sites. Overnight accommodation will be arranged by the company, and a subsistence allowance will be provided in line with company policy. Skills and Experience Essential Experience in a hands-on maintenance, property services, facilities management, or handyman role. Strong practical skills and the ability to use a variety of tools and equipment. Basic understanding of electrical and property maintenance activities. Comfortable working independently and travelling extensively. Full UK driving licence. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Flexible approach to working hours, travel, and emergency call-outs. Desirable Experience installing temporary alarm systems or security equipment, although full training will be provided and this is not essential. Knowledge of vacant property management, security services, or facilities management would be advantageous. First Aid, CSCS, or relevant health and safety qualifications. Personal Attributes Reliable and trustworthy. Practical and solutions-focused. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Comfortable spending significant time on the road and travelling to different locations daily. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet client deadlines. Benefits Company van and fuel card. Company phone, tools, and equipment provided. Overnight accommodation provided where required, together with a subsistence allowance in line with company policy. Training and development opportunities. Pension scheme. Holiday entitlement. Please Note This is a highly mobile role involving considerable daily travel. Applicants should be comfortable driving long distances and attending multiple properties across a wide geographical area. Occasional overnight stays will be required where site locations or workloads make this necessary. Overnight accommodation will be provided by the company, together with a subsistence allowance in accordance with company policy.

Job Title: Mobile Fabric Maintenance Engineer Location: NW London (covering various static sites) Salary: Up to £ per annum (depending on qualifications)+ Company Van & Fuel Card Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Standard Business Hours Are you an experienced Fabric Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, mobile role with a guaranteed client base Key Responsibilities Carry out routine fabric maintenance, minor repairs, and reactive works across designated facilities in NW London. Perform basic carpentry, door/lock repairs, painting, decorating, basic plumbing, and minor tiling/plastering. Ensure all work meets strict health, safety, and compliance standards within operational emergency service buildings. Manage job tickets via a mobile device, keeping clear records of completed work and ordering necessary materials. Requirements Proven experience as a Fabric Engineer, Handyperson, or Multi-Skilled Technician in a commercial or mobile environment. Relevant trade qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry, Plumbing, or Painting) or time-served equivalent. Full UK Driving Licence (essential for van usage). Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Mobile Fabric Maintenance Engineer Location: North West London Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week) Package: 38,000 - 42,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card + Overtime Opportunities + Mobile Tablet/Phone + Benefits Package Role Purpose The Mobile Fabric Maintenance Engineer is responsible for delivering high-quality planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric repairs across a diverse portfolio of commercial, corporate, and public sector properties throughout North West London. Key Responsibilities 1. Specialist Locksmithing, Security Hardware & Door Maintenance Access Hardware & Digital Locks: Install, service, re-code, and repair electronic digital keypad locks (e.g., Codelocks), mechanical push-button combination locks (e.g., Simplex), and master-keyed cylinder suites across client premises. Architectural Ironmongery: Repair, ease, and replace mortice latches, euro-profile cylinders, magnetic locks, panic crash bars, overhead door closers, and concealed floor springs. Commercial Door Integrity: Hang, ease, align, and repair internal and external timber, metal, and composite doorsets to eliminate draughts, binding, and latching failures. Fire Door Remedials: Carry out scheduled statutory fire door inspections and repairs-adjusting gaps, renewing intumescent smoke seals, replacing fire-rated hinges, and certifying compliant closure under fire safety regulations. 2. Windows, Glazing & Wall/Floor Tiling Window Repairs: Inspect and repair commercial aluminium and timber window frames, replace broken stays, handles, friction hinges, espagnolette gearing, and reseal external perimeter silicone. Wall & Floor Tiling: Complete high-finish replacement of cracked or loose ceramic and porcelain tiles across washrooms, reception foyers, and commercial kitchens; re-grout and renew sanitary silicone mastic seals. Flooring Remedials: Lift, re-lay, and replace damaged carpet tiles, vinyl flooring strips, nosings, and safety flooring trims. 3. General Fabric PPMs & Interior Building Maintenance Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Execute monthly and quarterly fabric PPM schedules across all assigned sites, verifying life-safety fixtures, access hatches, and building envelope integrity in line with SFG20 guidance. Painting & Decorating: Deliver patch plastering, jointing, caulking, and paint touch-ups across high-traffic corridors, meeting suites, and common parts. 4. Mobile Operations, Health & Safety and Administration Vehicle & Stock Management: Maintain the company vehicle in a clean, roadworthy condition; manage van stock inventory of essential locks, fixings, silicone, ironmongery, and materials to ensure high first-time fix rates. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all tasks are conducted under strict Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), reviewing site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and adhering to dynamic safety controls. Person Specification Experience & Technical Capability Proven Mobile Experience: Demonstrable track record working as a Mobile Fabric Engineer, Building Maintenance Handyperson, or Facilities Carpenter servicing a multi-site commercial, educational, or corporate portfolio. Lock & Hardware Expertise: Practical, hands-on experience installing and maintaining mechanical combination locks, digital keypads, architectural ironmongery, and commercial door furniture. Tiling & Carpentry Skills: Strong competence in replacing wall/floor tiles, re-grouting, timber repairs, hanging doors, and finishing silicone mastic. Fabric PPM Knowledge: Solid understanding of statutory building fabric PPM regimes, fire door standards, and general building fabric compliance Qualifications & Accreditations Trade Qualification (Desirable): NVQ Level 2 or 3 / City & Guilds equivalent in Carpentry & Joinery, Wood Occupations, or Building Maintenance Operations. Driving Licence (Mandatory): Full, clean UK Driving Licence (essential for mobile coverage across North West London). What We Offer Competitive Base Salary: Strong market rate aligned with practical trade expertise. Company Van & Fuel Card: Modern, fully equipped commercial vehicle with private-mileage options and fuel card provided. Career Development: Transparent pathways into Static Lead roles, Mobile Supervision, or Specialist Fire Door / Project works. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Fabric Maintenance Engineer / Handyperson Job Title: Fabric Maintenance Engineer Location: West London Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Up to 42,000 + overtime + benefits Role Purpose The Fabric Maintenance Engineer is a key site-based role dedicated to maintaining the interior and exterior fabric of a flagship commercial office development to immaculate, showroom standards. Working alongside the resident mechanical and electrical engineering team, you will take full ownership of all building fabric maintenance, planned remedial tasks, and proactive inspections. With a strong practical foundation in woodwork, carpentry, architectural ironmongery, and door maintenance , you will ensure all tenant spaces, executive suites, reception areas, and common parts are kept in flawless physical condition with zero disruption to corporate occupiers. Key Responsibilities 1. Carpentry, Door Maintenance & Architectural Ironmongery Door Systems & Closers: Inspect, repair, ease, and adjust internal and external doors, including heavy timber doors, acoustic boardroom doors, and glass entrance systems. Fire Door Integrity: Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on fire-rated doorsets, checking gaps, seals, intumescent strips, hinges, vision panels, and emergency push-bars in line with statutory fire compliance guidelines. Architectural Hardware: Repair, fit, and replace mortice locks, digital/card lock assemblies, latches, floor springs, overhead door closers, handles, and push-plates. Bespoke Woodwork & Joinery: Perform minor joinery repairs across wall panelling, reception desks, skirting boards, executive cabinetry, office furniture, and timber fixtures. 2. General Fabric Maintenance & Interior Finishing Painting & Decorating: Deliver high-quality patch plastering, filling, caulking, and paintwork touch-ups across high-visibility areas, lift lobbies, stairwells, and executive meeting suites. Flooring & Ceilings: Inspect and replace stained or damaged suspended ceiling tiles, inspect access hatches, and repair, re-lay, or replace carpet tiles and vinyl/raised-access flooring. 3. Basic Public Health & Multi-Skilled Support Minor Plumbing & Sanitaryware: Assist with first-line public health remedials, including unblocking toilets and basins, replacing toilet seats, resealing silicon around washroom basins/countertops, and repairing minor tap leaks. Showroom Standards: Conduct daily fabric audits across landlord common areas, plant rooms, and risers, proactively logging and rectifying defects before tenants or clients report them. Escort & Coordination: Supervise and coordinate specialist fabric contractors (e.g., specialist flooring contractors, major glazing teams, or external rope-access window cleaners) when required. 4. Health, Safety & Administration Safe Working Practices: Strictly adhere to site Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and working within dynamic Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Working at Height: Carry out minor maintenance tasks at height safely utilizing step-ladders, mobile scaffold towers (PASMA), or access platforms (IPAF) where certified. CAFM Logging: Utilise the on-site CAFM system via a handheld tablet to log start/finish times, record detailed material usage, and close out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks within SLA. Person Specification Experience & Background Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience working as a Fabric Engineer, Building Maintenance Handyperson, or Facilities Maintenance Carpenter within a corporate office, 5-star hotel, or high-end commercial property. Carpentry / Woodwork Skillset: Confident, proven practical capability with fine timber repairs, hanging/easing commercial doors, adjusting door closers, and fitting high-specification architectural ironmongery. Multi-Skilled Capability: Competent across wider building fabric disciplines, including painting/decorating, silicone work, drylining repairs, and minor plumbing. Qualifications & Certifications Trade Qualification (Desirable): NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in Carpentry & Joinery, Wood Occupations, or Building Maintenance Operations (desirable) Fire Door Competence (Highly Desirable): Recognised fire door installation/inspection awareness certification (e.g., BM TRADA, FDIS, or FIRAS awareness) is a strong advantage. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Maintenance Handyperson Job Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate or notice period Industry: Maintenance Location: Mobile (Greater Manchester area) Salary: 27,050 + holidays, pension, company vehicle, fuel card. (Overtime and on call available) HIGH SECURITY VETTING CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED. Job Description: I am currently working with an large Facilities Management company that are looking for a Mobile Maintenance Handyperson to cover planned and preventative maintenance on 16 buildings in Greater Manchester. Our client is looking for an experienced handyperson with maintenance experience to join their team. Working hours: 40 hours a week 8am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Overtime and On call available. Daily responsibilities will include: Planned and preventative maintenance Fabric duties Diagnosing and rectifying fabric faults Carrying out work safely and efficiently Building relationships with clients on site Requirements for the role Experienced Maintenance Handyman PPM experience Driving License Good customer care skills On offer is a competitive salary of 27,050. Overtime and On call also available. There is also opportunities to progress within the company. If interested or want to hear more, please send your CV Key terms: Maintenance, Facilities Management, Greater Manchester

Location: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Essex (Multi-Site Role) Salary: Up to 30,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join a facilities management team supporting a portfolio of secure commercial sites across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex. This is a mobile role covering several sites within a defined geographical area. You'll typically work at one location per day on a planned rota, carrying out a mix of planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and minor project works. A company van and fuel card are provided, with schedules and tasks issued in advance.This position is ideal for an experienced handyperson, maintenance operative or semi-skilled tradesperson looking for a varied role within a stable and professional environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks. Complete minor plumbing, building fabric and general repair works. Undertake painting, decorating and making-good activities. Conduct routine compliance duties including fire alarm testing and water hygiene tasks. Install fixtures and fittings such as notice boards and signage. Identify and report defects, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently. Maintain high standards of site presentation and safety. Accurately record completed work through PDA systems or paper-based records. Liaise professionally with site users, colleagues and subcontractors. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, maintenance person or building services environment. Practical skills across a variety of maintenance disciplines. The ability to work independently and manage your own workload. Strong communication and customer service skills. Experience using hand tools and carrying out basic repairs safely. A flexible and proactive approach to work. A full UK driving licence. Applicants must be eligible to undergo BPSS screening and meet the requirements to obtain Security Clearance (SC). What's on Offer? Salary up to 30,000 per annum Company van and fuel card 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Fully funded training and development opportunities Access to recognised qualifications and career progression pathways Volunteer leave Paid professional membership support Long-term, stable employment within a growing facilities management environment If you're a practical and motivated maintenance professional looking for a varied role across multiple sites, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Painter & Decorator (Student Accommodation) Location: London Start Date: 24th August 2026 Contract Length: Temporary Assignment Until October 2026 Pay Rate: 15.44 per hour PAYE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday (5 days out of 7) The Role We are currently recruiting for a Painter & Decorator / Maintenance Operative to join a busy student accommodation site in London on a temporary 1-month contract. This is a hands-on role ideal for an experienced painter and decorator who also has basic DIY and maintenance skills. You will play a key role in preparing rooms and communal areas to a high standard, ensuring residents enjoy a clean, safe, and well-presented living environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out painting and decorating works across student bedrooms, communal areas, and shared facilities. Prepare surfaces including sanding, filling, and minor repair work before painting. Complete touch-ups, redecoration projects, and refresh works to maintain the appearance of the property. Undertake basic DIY and general maintenance tasks. Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance issues. Ensure work areas are kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times. Update completed works using internal systems where required. Deliver excellent customer service when interacting with residents and site staff. Support the wider facilities team with general upkeep of the accommodation. Requirements Previous experience as a Painter & Decorator, Multi-Trade Operative, Handyperson, or Maintenance Operative. Strong painting and decorating skills with experience of surface preparation, filling, sanding, and finishing work. Basic DIY and maintenance skills, including minor repairs and general handyman duties. Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively. Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work. Comfortable using a mobile device or tablet to update jobs. Friendly and professional approach with good communication skills. What's on Offer? Competitive pay of 15.44 per hour PAYE Immediate start from 24th August 2026 Short-term opportunity with a well-established student accommodation provider Friendly and supportive working environment Opportunity to gain experience within a fast-paced facilities team If you're an experienced Painter & Decorator with practical DIY skills and are available for an immediate temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!