Handy Person
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Company: BGIS (Technical Services), Self-Perform Contract
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Mobile Role
The Role
We’re seeking a Handy Person to carry out general preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services, including air conditioning, plumbing, tiling, painting, carpentry, and general repairs. In this role, you’ll support BGIS clients in maintaining safe, reliable, and well-presented facilities while working as part of a collaborative and professional team.
Why You’ll Love Working With BGIS
✔ Company vehicle – modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered
✔ Strong wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance
✔ Career growth – paid training (EWP, First Aid, Working at Heights & more)
✔ All tools provided – power tools, iPad, phone, uniform & PPE
✔ Recognition & rewards – spot vouchers & $2,000 referral bonus
✔ Discounts on a wide range of products & services
✔ Paid parental leave & paid volunteer leave
✔ Safe systems, supportive team & clear pathways for promotion
What You’ll Be Doing
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across plumbing, tiling, painting, carpentry, and building systems
Undertake repairs and respond to reactive maintenance requests via helpdesk
Conduct site inspections, equipment checks, and provide recommendations for asset upkeep
Liaise with Facilities Managers, Supervisors, and subcontractors to deliver maintenance services efficiently
Accurately record data and update work orders in BGIS systems
Support capital works projects and assist with reporting requirements
Participate in after-hours call-out roster as required
Ensure compliance with WHSE standards, codes, and BGIS procedures
Your Education, Experience & Skills
Demonstrated experience in general maintenance, building, or facilities management environments
Strong all-rounder skills across plumbing, tiling, painting, carpentry, and building repairs
High School Certificate or equivalent (minimum); trade qualification desirable
White Card and current driver’s licence (mandatory)
EWP ticket and/or additional licences (advantageous)
Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Strong communication and customer service skills
Proven commitment to WHSE, quality, and compliance systems
Full working rights in Australia (essential)
About BGIS
BGIS Technical Services is the hands-on trades and maintenance division of BGIS — delivering safe, reliable, and efficient technical services for clients across Australia. Backed by BGIS’s global capability (12,000 people worldwide), we invest in safe systems, clean vehicles, and career development so our trades teams can do their best work.
Learn more about us here: https://apac.bgis.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Apply Now
If you’re a skilled Handy Person looking for a secure role with career growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Explore more opportunities at https://apac.bgis.com/careers/
