Handy Person / Driver

Source 4; Slough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Source 4 is seeking a reliable Handy Person / Driver to manage day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of a residential building in Slough. The role requires hands-on skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision to keep common areas safe and welcoming.

You will perform routine inspections, carry out basic repairs, assist with furniture moves, handle external grounds tasks, and respond to residents' queries. The position runs Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional out-of-hours support.

Qualifications

• Requires general maintenance background and ability to perform basic repairs.
• Decorating skills and willingness to handle cleaning duties.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile.
• Experience in a similar caretaker or maintenance role.
• Willing to travel to other buildings and assist out-of-hours cover.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily visual inspections of the building and grounds, identifying issues and arranging action.
• Keep communal areas and external grounds clean and well maintained.
• Manage the bin store and report bulk items left in the area.
• Prepare flats for new residents moving in.
• Respond to tenants' queries and assist them as required.
• Carry out minor repairs, redecoration and end-of-warranty snagging.
• Undertake regular safety checks including fire alarm systems and emergency lighting.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in all shared spaces and windows.
• Communicate daily with the managing agent and support the wider team.
• Assist with furniture moves and provide holiday cover at other buildings.
• Be willing to support out-of-hours call-outs.

Skills

General maintenance

Decorating

Customer-facing

Flexible / proactive

Caretaker experience

Job description

Handy Person / Driver

Location: Slough

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

Salary: £29,000-£30,000

About the role

We are looking for a reliable, hands‑on Handy Person / Driver to take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running, cleaning and maintenance of a residential building set within its own grounds. This is a varied role for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment, enjoys helping residents and can confidently manage general maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out daily visual inspections of the building, communal areas and grounds, identifying issues and arranging or completing appropriate action.
• Keep communal areas and external grounds clean, tidy and well maintained, including sweeping, litter picking and basic grounds maintenance.
• Manage the bin store, including moving bins for collection and reporting bulk items left in the area.
• Prepare flats for new residents moving in.
• Respond to tenants' queries and assist them where required.
• Complete general maintenance and decorative work in communal areas and flats.
• Carry out minor repairs to appliances and plumbing, redecoration and end‑of‑warranty snagging.
• Undertake regular statutory checks, including fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and fire doors.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout communal areas, including hallways, stairs, lifts, windows, doors and other shared spaces.
• Communicate daily with the managing agent and support the wider team as required.
• Assist with furniture moves and provide holiday cover or support at other buildings when needed.
• Be willing to support out‑of‑hours call‑outs.

About you

• Has a good general maintenance background and can carry out basic repairs
• Has decorating skills and is happy to undertake cleaning duties
• Has excellent customer‑facing and communication skills
• Takes a positive, flexible and proactive approach to their work
• Is willing to go the extra mile to maintain high standards
• Has previous experience in a similar caretaker or maintenance role
• Is willing to assist or travel to other buildings when required
• Is willing to support out‑of‑hours call‑outs

Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation.