Working Arrangement: Self-employed contractor engaged on an ad hoc, as-required basis. There is no guarantee of minimum hours, with work offered according to the operational needs of the business.
Availability Required: Regular evening and weekend availability is essential, as many room viewings take place outside standard working hours. Flexibility to respond to occasional urgent property issues is also required.
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About Goodwin Property Ltd
Goodwin Property Ltd owns and manages a growing portfolio of high-quality Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across Warrington.
We are looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Property Operations Assistant to become our trusted local representative across our portfolio.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining property maintenance, room viewings, compliance checks, gardening, emergency response and general property care. If you enjoy practical work, solving problems and working independently, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Role
You'll become the "boots on the ground" for our business, supporting our remote property management team by ensuring our properties remain safe, compliant, well maintained and ready for existing and prospective tenants.
No two days are the same. One day you may be carrying out a viewing, the next meeting a contractor, completing a property inspection, mowing a lawn or carrying out minor DIY repairs.
Cleaning is not the primary purpose of this role, although you will occasionally provide cover for our regular cleaner during holidays, sickness or busy periods.
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Key Responsibilities
Property Viewings & Tenant Support
- Conduct room and property viewings.
- Welcome prospective tenants in a friendly and professional manner.
- Provide viewing feedback to the Lettings Manager.
- Assist with tenant check-ins and check-outs.
- Complete key handovers where required.
- Take photographs and videos of vacant rooms for marketing.
Property Maintenance
- Carry out basic DIY including:
- Painting and decorating.
- Replacing light bulbs.
- Fitting shelves.
- Replacing locks.
- Silicone repairs.
- Flat-pack furniture assembly.
- Minor repairs and general maintenance.
- Identify maintenance issues before they become costly repairs.
- Meet contractors and provide access to properties.
- Report larger repairs to the Lettings Manager.
Compliance & Property Inspections
- Carry out and record fortnightly fire alarm tests.
- Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.
- Complete regular property inspections.
- Identify and report health and safety concerns.
- Take utility meter readings when required.
- Ensure communal areas remain safe and presentable.
Gardening & External Maintenance
- Mow lawns.
- Weed gardens and borders.
- Sweep paths, patios and driveways.
- Remove leaves and litter.
- Keep external areas tidy and well maintained.
Cleaning Support
- Provide holiday and sickness cover for communal cleaning.
- Complete room turnaround cleans when required.
- Prepare rooms for new tenants.
- Carry out emergency cleaning where necessary.
Emergency Response
- Respond to urgent property issues where reasonably available.
- Assist with leaks, lock issues, contractor access and property security.
- Escalate significant issues promptly to the Lettings Manager.
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Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Access to your own reliable vehicle.
- Own basic DIY tools suitable for general property maintenance.
- Confident carrying out basic DIY and decorating.
- Basic gardening skills.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Friendly and professional when dealing with tenants and contractors.
- Trustworthy and able to manage property keys responsibly.
- Good communication skills.
- Comfortable using a smartphone to provide updates and photographs.
- Reliable, flexible and well organised.
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Desirable Experience
- Property maintenance.
- Caretaking.
- Handyperson or handyman experience.
- Gardening.
- Residential lettings.
- Property inspections.
- HMO experience.
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What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems and genuinely cares about maintaining high standards.
The ideal person will:
- Be dependable and trustworthy.
- Spot problems before they become expensive.
- Work well without constant supervision.
- Enjoy practical, varied work.
- Represent Goodwin Property Ltd professionally with tenants and contractors.
- Want to build a long-term working relationship with a growing property business.
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What We Offer
- £14.00 per hour.
- Business mileage paid for journeys over 10 miles.
- Flexible self-employed work.
- Varied and rewarding role.
- Long-term opportunity with a growing business.
- Opportunity for additional work and responsibilities as our portfolio expands.
If you're practical, reliable, enjoy solving problems and would like to become an important part of a growing property business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How much Experience do you have of DIY? Such as painting and record?
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
