£30000–£45000 yearly
Full-time
London
We're searching for a full time handyman to join We are looking for an experienced, reliable and highly capable General Builder / Property Maintenance Operative to join our growing team. This is not a specialist trade role. We need someone who is genuinely multi-skilled and able to take ownership of maintaining our portfolio of residential properties. You'll be trusted to diagnose problems, carry out repairs to a high standard, and keep properties safe, compliant and ready for occupation. No two days are the same. You could be repairing a leaking pipe in the morning, installing a fire door in the afternoon, and decorating a property the following day. Responsibilities You should be confident carrying out work including, but not limited to: Plumbing • Diagnosing and repairing leaks, • Replacing taps, toilets, sinks and waste fittings, • Clearing blocked sinks, baths and drains, • Replacing valves, traps and pipework, • General plumbing maintenance Electrical • Fault finding, • Replacing sockets, switches and light fittings, • Installing additional sockets, • Consumer unit (fuse board) replacements, • Hardwiring smoke and heat alarms, • General electrical repairs and maintenance Carpentry • Hanging and adjusting doors, • Installing and repairing fire doors, • Fitting locks, handles and ironmongery, • Building stud partitions, • Skirting, architraves and general finish carpentry, • Kitchen and unit repairs Heating & Hot Water • Diagnosing heating and hot water faults, • Replacing valves, pumps and heating components where appropriate, • Basic boiler fault finding, • Liaising with Gas Safe engineers when specialist work is required Decorating • Preparing surfaces, • Filling, sanding and making good, • Internal painting and decorating, • Minor plaster repairs General Building • Basic brickwork and repairs, • Tiling, • Silicone sealing, • Flooring repairs, • General property refurbishment, • Damp and water damage repairs Furniture & Installations • Flat-pack furniture assembly, • Installing shelving, curtain poles and blinds, • Mounting televisions, • Fitting appliances where required Clearance & External Works • Rubbish removal, • Furniture removals, • Garden clearance, • Fence and gate repairs, • General external maintenance What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Can turn their hand to almost any maintenance or building task., • Takes pride in producing high-quality work., • Can work independently and solve problems without constant supervision., • Has excellent attention to detail., • Is organised and reliable., • Communicates professionally with tenants, landlords and colleagues., • Keeps work areas clean and tidy., • Understands the importance of completing jobs properly rather than taking shortcuts. Essential Requirements • Proven experience in general building and property maintenance., • Strong knowledge across multiple trades., • Full UK driving licence., • Own tools., • Ability to manage your workload and prioritise urgent repairs., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent trade qualifications., • 18th Edition Electrical qualification., • Plumbing qualifications., • Experience working in occupied residential properties., • Fire door installation experience., • Experience working with letting agents, housing providers or local authorities. Why Join Us? You'll be joining a growing property company where your work genuinely matters. We maintain a large residential portfolio and are looking for someone who can become our go-to maintenance expert. If you're the type of person who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in your workmanship, and wants a varied role where no two days are the same, we'd like to hear from you.
