Handyman

About the role

The Handyman will support the Chickmont Foods production plant by performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks. This role ensures that equipment, facilities and workshop tools remain in good working order, contributing to smooth plant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out basic carpentry, plumbing and painting (wood, metal, wall) tasks.
• Repair dolleys, sort and maintain tools, and upkeep ladders.
• Sharpen knives and scissors, clean insectocutors, drains and grease traps.
• Inspect wells, assist with tyre changes and wash trucks.
• Pressure‑wash designated areas such as cafp/pad.
• Perform minor roof repairs, replace doors, hinges and locks.
• Install and repair faucets and taps.
• Support Maintenance Technicians and undertake basic masonry work.
• Maintain workshop tools, change plucker fingers and apply lubrication using a grease gun.
• Replace bathroom lights and erect scaffolding as required.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience with general maintenance tasks in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work safely with tools, ladders and scaffolding.
• Attention to detail for cleaning, inspection and minor repairs.

Required skills

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Painting (wood, metal, wall)
• Tool maintenance and organization
• Knife and scissor sharpening
• Drain and grease‑trap cleaning
• Well inspection
• Tyre change assistance
• Truck washing and pressure washing
• Roof repair (flash band, etc.)
• Door, hinge and lock replacement
• Faucet and tap installation
• Basic masonry
• Workshop tool usage
• Lubrication with grease gun
• Scaffolding erection