Handyman / Joiner

Equals One Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Equals One Ltd is seeking an experienced Handyman/Joiner to carry out repairs and maintenance across Hull and surrounding areas on a self-employed basis. The role is 20 hours per week with potential overtime, and you will work in residential properties, including social housing and HMOs.

You should be practical, with joinery skills and a solid understanding of building regulations relevant to social housing. A full UK driving licence and own basic tools are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in handyman, joinery or property maintenance.
• Hands-on practical joinery and repair skills.
• Good understanding of building regulations for social housing/HMO would help.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance in residential properties.
• Perform joinery repairs and repairs to doors/windows.
• Do basic painting and decorating tasks.
• Identify faults and carry out practical repairs.
• Work in occupied properties including social housing and HMOs.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Follow building regulations and property standards.

Skills

Handyman experience

Joinery

Repair & maintenance

Building regulations knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Basic tools

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Handyman / Joiner - Self-Employed

Location: Hull and surrounding areas

Hours: 20 hours per week, plus overtime

Rate: Dependent on experience

Contract: Self-Employed

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Handyman / Joiner to carry out repairs and maintenance to residential properties across Hull and the surrounding area.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who is comfortable working independently and can turn their hand to a range of property repairs and maintenance work.

You should also have a good understanding of the building regulations and standards relevant to social housing and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

The role

Your work will include:

• General property repairs and maintenance
• Joinery repairs
• Repairs to doors and windows
• Basic painting and decorating
• Identifying faults and carrying out practical repairs
• Working in occupied residential properties, including social housing and HMOs
• Ensuring work is completed safely, tidily and to a good standard
• Carrying out work in line with relevant building regulations and property standards

The ideal candidate

You will need:

• Previous experience in a handyman, joinery or property maintenance role
• Good practical joinery and general repair skills
• Knowledge of building regulations and standards relating to social housing and HMOs
• A full UK driving licence
• Your own vehicle initially - a company van will be provided in due course
• Your own basic tools
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• Flexibility to work additional hours/overtime when required
• Good communication skills and a professional manner when working in customers' homes

Previous experience working with Local Authorities, social housing providers or HMO properties would be particularly beneficial.

Above all, we're looking for someone dependable who takes pride in their work and understands the standards required when carrying out repairs and maintenance in residential properties.

If you are an experienced Handyman or Joiner looking for flexible, varied work, we would be pleased to hear from you.