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