Handyman (West and North West London)

Stef & Philips Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Health insurance

Birthday off

Well-being day

Maternity pay

Paternity pay

Pension scheme

Referral bonus

Lunch on payday

Job summary

Stef & Philips Limited is seeking a reliable Handyman to join our Maintenance Department across properties in West and North West London. This hands-on role covers painting, basic repairs, end-of-tenancy cleans, lock changes, and general maintenance to keep properties safe and ready for occupancy.

You will travel to multiple sites across London, so a full UK driving licence is essential. The role requires practical skills, good communication with residents, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Previous handyman or property maintenance experience.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and decorating skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems independently.
• Strong communication with residents.
• Good time management and prioritisation.
• Physically fit and able to lift, use ladders.
• Full clean driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Painting & Decorating: touch-ups and full interior/exterior painting.
• Cleaning vacated/void units including kitchens, bathrooms, and communal areas.
• Furniture delivery and assembly including white goods.
• Lock changes as needed.
• Basic repairs to doors, handles, tiling, carpentry and plumbing.
• End-of-tenancy preparation and waste removal.
• Rubbish collection assistance as needed.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Handyman experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decorating

Time management

Communication

Driving license

Physical fitness

Job description

The Role

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 West and NW 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

• 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