The Role
We are looking for a reliable and skilled Handyman to join our Maintenance Department, helping ensure that our properties remain safe, clean, and ready for occupancy. This is a hands-on role covering everything from minor repairs and painting to end-of-tenancy deep cleans and lock changes. You will be expected to drive to various sites across London, so a valid UK driving license is essential.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Painting & Decorating: Perform touch-ups as well as full interior/exterior painting to maintain property appearance.
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Cleaning: Carry out cleans of vacated/void units, including kitchens, bathrooms, and communal areas.
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Furniture Delivery & Assembly: Transport and install furniture and white goods to our properties within the Greater London area.
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Lock Changes: Change or repair locks as needed
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Basic Repairs: Handle general maintenance such as fixing doors, handles, tiling, minor carpentry and plumbing.
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End-of-Tenancy Preparation: Prepare vacated units for re-letting, including waste removal and tagging tenant belongings.
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Rubbish Collection Assistance: May be required to assist the rubbish collection team with removal, sorting, and disposal of waste materials from vacated units.
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Health & Safety: Adhere to all safety procedures and company policies during all tasks.
Skills & Knowledge
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Previous experience as a handyman or in a property maintenance role.
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Proficiency in basic carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and decorating.
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Ability to identify problems and resolve them independently.
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Strong communication skills; polite and respectful with residents.
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Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
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Physically fit; able to handle manual labour, lifting, and use ladders.
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Basic IT skills for reporting and logging work completed.
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Full clean driving license is essential
Ideal but not Essential
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Formal training or certifications in building maintenance trades (e.g., plastering, basic electrical work, etc.).
Benefits
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23 days leave, plus bank holidays
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Additional holiday days for long service – up to 30 days
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Celebration of tenure
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3 years £500
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5 years £1000
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10 years £5000
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Private health insurance with Vitality
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Birthday off
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One well-being day off per year
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Maternity/Paternity Pay
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Pension schemes increase – after 2 years.
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£500 referral scheme for staff who refer a new employee, paid upon passing probation.
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Company payday lunch
