About 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Prepare vacated units for re-letting, including waste removal and tagging tenant belongings.
- May be required to assist the rubbish collection team with removal, sorting, and disposal of waste materials from vacated units.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and company policies during all tasks.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Tiling
- Decorating
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Physical fitness
- Manual labour
- Lifting
- Ladder use
- Basic IT skills
- Driving
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Previous experience as a handyman or in a property maintenance role
Education Level
- Formal training or certifications in building maintenance trades (e.g., plastering, basic electrical work, etc.) is ideal but not essential.
Benefits
- 23 days leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday days for long service – up to 30 days
- Celebration of tenure bonuses: 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
