Handyman (Essex Patch)

The Role We currently have a vacancy to cover the South London area 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. * * * 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 within the Greater London area. - 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