Handy Person
| Posting date: | 04 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 143852 |
Summary
Facilities Assistant
Location: Southampton, SO15 0LG
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
This is an excellent opportunity to join ISS on a well-established account, supporting a critical site through the efficient running of key plant assets including air compressors, boilers, vacuum pumps, water systems and air conditioning systems.
You will play a vital role in ensuring all critical alarms or defects are escalated and resolved promptly, while completing all CAFM tasks assigned to you within agreed KPIs.
These tasks will include the collection of chemical waste, both scheduled and reactive, as well as general site support activities.
Job Description
A key responsibility will be the monitoring and safe management of all waste storage facilities, ensuring clear identification, correct segregation and compliance with safety standards.
You will escalate any issues and maintain a clean, compliant waste environment.
This hands-on role offers a chance to be part of a supportive and experienced team, in a fast-paced and important environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with service excellence delivery across all service lines, supporting implementation of ISS key concepts
Positively influence and strengthen customer relationships at all levels
Work with the engineering supervisor to identify and implement service improvements
Support site management in enhancing processes and customer service
Actively participate in hazard reduction initiatives and raise near miss reports
Must be proficient in basic computer skills, numerate and literate
Must be self-motivated, safety-focused, and act with integrity and professionalism
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience in fabric maintenance tasks
General facilities assistance experience desirable
Strong all-round handyman skills
Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Practical knowledge of tools, materials, and safe working practices
Flexible and reliable approach to varied building maintenance duties
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Location: Southampton, SO15 0LG
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
This is an excellent opportunity to join ISS on a well-established account, supporting a critical site through the efficient running of key plant assets including air compressors, boilers, vacuum pumps, water systems and air conditioning systems.
You will play a vital role in ensuring all critical alarms or defects are escalated and resolved promptly, while completing all CAFM tasks assigned to you within agreed KPIs.
These tasks will include the collection of chemical waste, both scheduled and reactive, as well as general site support activities.
Job Description
A key responsibility will be the monitoring and safe management of all waste storage facilities, ensuring clear identification, correct segregation and compliance with safety standards.
You will escalate any issues and maintain a clean, compliant waste environment.
This hands-on role offers a chance to be part of a supportive and experienced team, in a fast-paced and important environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with service excellence delivery across all service lines, supporting implementation of ISS key concepts
Positively influence and strengthen customer relationships at all levels
Work with the engineering supervisor to identify and implement service improvements
Support site management in enhancing processes and customer service
Actively participate in hazard reduction initiatives and raise near miss reports
Must be proficient in basic computer skills, numerate and literate
Must be self-motivated, safety-focused, and act with integrity and professionalism
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience in fabric maintenance tasks
General facilities assistance experience desirable
Strong all-round handyman skills
Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Practical knowledge of tools, materials, and safe working practices
Flexible and reliable approach to varied building maintenance duties
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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