About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced and versatile Handyman / Multi-Skilled Operative for an ongoing contract role on a commercial construction and fit-out project in Appleby-in-Westmorland.

Working alongside the site management team and finishing sub-contractors, you will tackle a varied range of general maintenance, snagging, and making-good tasks across the project to keep handover packages on schedule.

• Carrying out snagging and finishing works across commercial units, offices, and welfare facilities.

• General basic carpentry: hanging doors, fitting skirting, boxing-in pipework, and ironmongery adjustments.

• Patch plastering, minor drywall repairs, and mastic/silicone application.

• Touching up paintwork and preparing surfaces for final decoration.

• Installing temporary site protections, signage, fixtures, and fittings.

• Assisting the Site Manager with general troubleshooting and keeping work areas safe, clean, and organised.

• Valid CSCS Card (Skilled Worker Blue Card or Green Card with proven multi-trade experience).

• Proven track record as a Handyman or Multi-Skilled Operative on commercial construction or fit-out projects.

• Own comprehensive kit of hand and cordless 18V/110V power tools.

• Full 5-point PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots, gloves, safety glasses).

• Strong problem-solving ability, proactive attitude, and keen eye for detail.

• Valid UK Driving Licence and reliable transport.

• Based in or easily commutable to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Penrith, Kirkby Stephen, or Eden Valley area).

If you are an adaptable, skilled Handyman looking for steady commercial contract work in Appleby, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your most recent CV, ensuring you include all of your relevant skills / experience.

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.