We are looking for a skilled, reliable and practical Handyman / Maintenance Person to support the upkeep of our five nursery premises which are all based in West London.
We need someone who is confident carrying out a broad range of hands-on jobs, particularly decorating, general repairs and simple woodwork/carpentry. This would suit someone with strong practical skills who can work independently and take pride in keeping our nursery safe, functional and well presented.
Main duties
The role will include:
- Painting and decorating
- General repairs and maintenance
- Basic carpentry and woodwork
- Repairing or making shelving, storage and wooden fixtures
- Repairing doors, cupboards, gates, locks and handles
- Assembling and repairing furniture
- Minor plumbing repairs
- Wall repairs, filling, sanding and making good
- Fixing and mounting items securely
- Maintaining outdoor areas, fencing and sheds
- Repairing nursery equipment where appropriate
- Carrying out routine maintenance checks
- Identifying jobs that need attention and dealing with them proactively
- Helping with occasional larger maintenance or improvement projects
About you
You will ideally:
- Have a van to take away refuse
- Have previous handyman, property maintenance, carpentry, decorating or similar experience
- Be confident using hand and power tools
- Have good woodwork and general repair skills
- Be able to paint and decorate to a good standard
- Be practical and able to problem-solve
- Work neatly and safely
- Be reliable and trustworthy
- Be able to work independently and prioritise jobs
- Have a good understanding of health and safety
- Be comfortable working in a nursery environment around children and staff
Experience within schools, nurseries or similar premises would be helpful but is not essential.
Safeguarding
As this role is based within a childcare setting, the successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
What we offer
- Flexible working hours
- Varied practical work
- A friendly and supportive nursery team
- Regular ongoing maintenance work rather than just one-off jobs
- The opportunity to use your skills across a wide range of repair and improvement projects
If you are an experienced and versatile handyman with strong decorating, repair and woodwork skills, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV together with a short summary of the type of maintenance, decorating and carpentry work you have experience carrying out.
Pay: £17.00-£25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
