Handyman / Joiner

Equals One Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Equals One Ltd. is seeking an experienced Handyman/Joiner for self-employed, part-time work across Hull and surrounding areas. The role involves repairs and maintenance in residential properties, with an emphasis on joining, doors, windows, and basic painting.

You will work independently, in social housing and HMOs, ensuring safe, tidy, high-standard outcomes. Ideal candidates have hands-on joinery and repair skills, knowledge of building regulations for social housing, a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Previous handyman/joinery or property maintenance experience.
• Good practical joinery and general repair skills.
• Knowledge of building regulations for social housing and HMOs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own vehicle initially; company van provided later.
• Own basic tools and reliable, flexible approach.
• Good communication and professional manner in customers' homes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Handyman skills

Joinery

Property maintenance

Driving licence

Vehicle ownership

Tools

Communication skills

Reliability & flexibility

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.

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.