Handyman
- Employment
- Full-time
Open to GB only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
Required skills
Optional skills
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. You will cover a specific are depending on your location. (South/ West/ NW 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.
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
What you'll do
- Perform touch-ups as well as full interior/exterior painting to maintain property appearance.
- Carry out cleans of vacated/void units, including kitchens, bathrooms, and communal areas.
- Transport and install furniture and white goods to our properties
- Change or repair locks as needed
- Handle general maintenance such as fixing doors, handles, tiling, minor carpentry and plumbing.
What they require
- Previous experience as a handyman or in a property maintenance role.
- 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.
Benefits
- 23 days leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday days for long service – up to 30 days
- Private health insurance with Vitality
- Birthday off
- One well-being day off per year