Handyperson and Driver

Company: Charles River Laboratories
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Location: Tranent
Job Description:

Job Overview

We are seeking a full-time Handy Person/Driver for our Safety Assessment site located in Tranent, EH33 2NE, Edinburgh.

This is a full-time position (36.25 hours per week) with regular overtime available. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, with occasional holiday/sickness cover for other business areas beginning at 05:30-13:00.

The salary for the role is £24,050.50 per annum, paid monthly, along with benefits such as private healthcare, bonus, pension, free on-site gym, subsidised cafeteria, and others.

Responsibilities

  • Routine maintenance of site buildings fabric, including minor joinery and plumbing work and janitorial duties.
  • Competent use of a variety of hand tools, both manual and electric.
  • General maintenance of the site including painting, drain clearing and roof leak repairs.
  • Janitorial tasks including site tidying, clearing and gritting of roadways and paths, clearing litter and emptying of site waste bins.
  • Driving company vehicles including a counterbalance forklift (training will be provided).

Qualifications

  • Full UK clean driving licence and preferably prior experience in a similar role.
  • Experience working with hand tools and power tools.
  • Forklift qualification (not essential; training will be provided).
  • Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and independently as required.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026