Handyman

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. We are hiring for various patches within Greater London (South London, Essex Region, West London)

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
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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.
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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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• Own tools
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• Full clean driving license is essential
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Ideal but not Essential

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• Formal training or certifications in building maintenance trades (e.g., plastering, basic electrical work, etc.).
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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
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