Stride

Stride Recruitment are urgently recruiting for a Handyman or Maintenance Assistant to assist with general maintenance and handyman duties on-site across the Darent Valley Hospital estates in Dartford, DA2 8DA on an Ongoing Contract or Temp-to-Perm basis. Type of work: Handyman Ongoing Fixed-Contract with potential to go permanent after 12 weeks. Location: Darent Valley Hospital, DA2 8DA. Rates: From 16.91 per hour up to 37.5 hour week, all hours over 37.5 per week paid at time and a half. Sundays and Bank Holidays Double pay. Start: Immediate interviews & start dates available. PAYE OR CIS. Weekly pay. Duties and Role: Working within a team and independently when required adhering to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary Time-served Handyman or Maintenance Engineer Building services maintenance - Ensuring the Hospital runs smoothly by covering all reactive and planned maintenance tasks like but not specific to - Fixing sinks, Attaching HSE and Department signage, Unblocking drainage, Building Services checks and department refurbishments. All aspects of building maintenance and handyman duties Good communication and customer service skills Health & Safety awareness and safe working The role is offering long term security as well as being easily accessible via public transport and having on site parking, previous experience working in maintenance within a healthcare setting would be preferred but not essential. To discuss either of the vacancy specifications / requirements as well as your current working situation - Please apply using your most recent CV and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

A client of mine who is a Housing Association and Property Maintenance Care company are currently looking for an experienced General Builder to work as part of their Property Repairs Team covering the BCP area. Duties: Repairing brickwork and blockwork. All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels. Re-pointing, minor rendering, tiling and cement works. Roofing and roof repairs, roof problem solving, assessing roof integrity and guttering repairs. Digging underground drainage, repairing collapsed pipework and installing soakaways. Laying self-levelling compound, flooring and floor tiles What you'll need: Minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade OR have proven experience working in the trade Hold a full and current driving license with a minimum of 2 years driving Benefits: 335 yearly Tool Allowance 450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice Company van and fuel card 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Generous pension scheme matched up to 12% Life cover at 4x your salary