Join a leading property maintenance specialist where your skills make a real difference to residents' homes
Job Title: Handyperson
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Sector: Property Services
Location: Colchester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: £21.00 - £24.00 per hour
We have an opportunity for a Handyperson to join a leading property maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit specialist based in Essex.
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out general maintenance works within tenanted properties, supporting responsive repairs and maintenance activities
- Completing general snagging and making-good works to ensure properties are finished to a high standard
- Undertaking painting and decorating works, including touch-ups and remedial painting following repairs
- Completing basic joinery and carpentry works, including repairing and replacing doors, windows, kitchens, and bathroom fittings
- Undertaking basic plumbing repairs, including repairing and replacing taps, basins, baths, shower trays, shower heads, and sanitary ware
- Performing minor patch plastering repairs to a high standard
- Maintaining clean, safe, and tidy work areas, including removing and disposing of waste materials from site
- Using a PDA/mobile device to receive, manage, and update job tickets accurately
- Following and adhering to all company health and safety policies and procedures
- Delivering an outstanding level of customer service while working within residents' homes
- Completing repairs efficiently and professionally, ensuring work meets quality standards and agreed timescales
Requirements:
- Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS)
- Asbestos Awareness
- Working at Heights
- Manual Handling
- Face Fit
If you have previous experience within social housing and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply through Indeed.
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What happens after I apply?
You’ll be contacted by one of our experienced consultants, who will take time to understand your skills, experience, and what you want next. They’ll then match you to suitable roles and guide you through every stage of the process.
Will I be paid on time?
Yes. Daniel Owen has built its reputation on reliability and you’ll always be paid correctly and on time for the hours you’ve worked. We have a full UK staffed operations team to handle queries and ensure you can connect to real people when you need to.
What support do workers receive once placed?
You’ll have a dedicated consultant for any questions or issues, a fully staffed operations team, plus access to our Daniel Owen All Stars rewards scheme, Worker of the Year Awards, Worker of the Month accolades and strong aftercare support.
