Handyman

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