Handyman

CNX Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CNX Recruitment is seeking a reliable handyman for a student accommodation building in Sheffield, Highfield, S2. The role pays £[rate]/hr and requires 8 hours a day with a start date of 05/10/2026. Work will involve general repairs across flats and communal areas, along with minor plumbing, electrical tasks, and furniture handling.

The candidate should have proven handyman experience, bring their own tools, and be able to manage their day while remaining professional around residents.

Qualifications

• Proven handyman or multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Own hand tools and ability to work independently.
• Professional and respectful around residents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance across flats and communal areas.
• Repair doors, locks, hinges and closers.
• Patch walls, ceilings and skirtings.
• Paint and touch up between tenancies.
• Carry out minor plumbing tasks.
• Replace light bulbs and minor electrical items.
• Assemble and move furniture.
• Fit blinds, curtain rails, shelves and noticeboards.
• Sealant work in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Flooring repairs and small tiling jobs.
• Keep site safe and tidy.

Skills

Handyman experience

Independent work

Self-management

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Handyman Wanted - Student Accommodation | Highfield, Sheffield

Highfield, Sheffield (S2) | £[rate]/hr | 8 hours a day | Start: 05/10/2026

CNX Recruitment is looking for a reliable, all-round handyman for maintenance work on a student accommodation building in Sheffield.

What you'll be doing:

• General repairs and maintenance across flats, bedrooms and communal areas
• Fixing and adjusting doors, locks, handles, hinges and closers
• Patching and repairing walls, ceilings and skirting
• Painting and decorating touch-ups between tenancies
• Minor plumbing (leaking taps, toilets, shower heads, blocked sinks)
• Replacing light bulbs, fittings and other minor electrical items, within your competence
• Assembling, repairing and moving furniture
• Fitting blinds, curtain rails, shelves and noticeboards
• Sealant and silicone work in kitchens and bathrooms
• Flooring repairs and small tiling jobs
• Working through a job list and keeping the site safe and tidy

What you need:

• Proven handyman or multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Your own hand tools
• Able to work on your own and manage your day
• Professional and respectful, as residents may be on site