Handyperson

Croydon Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Council in Croydon is seeking a skilled Handyperson to perform minor repairs, maintenance and improvements in communal areas and residents’ homes. You will fix locks, replace fittings, and ensure estates are safe and well-maintained.

The role requires basic carpentry and plumbing tasks, a strong focus on health and safety, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A clean driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out basic cleaning tasks and minor repairs.
• Health and safety awareness when working in residential buildings.
• Customer-focused approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must hold a clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a minor repairs and maintenance service.
• Carry out tasks such as basic carpentry, plumbing, and fitting replacement.
• Carry out deep cleaning and removal of minor graffiti (common areas).
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Work flexibly across estates to support caretaking services.

Skills

Basic cleaning tasks

Minor repairs

Health and safety awareness

Customer-focused

Independent and team work

Clean driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 5 £34,104 -£35,109 p.a. plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Handyperson

Help us keep Croydon’s homes and estates in excellent condition.

We are seeking skilled and reliable Handypersons to carry out minor repairs, maintenance and improvements in communal areas and residents’ homes. From fixing locks to replacing fittings, you'll make sure our estates are safe and well-maintained.

About The Role

• Deliver a minor repairs and maintenance service.
• Carry out tasks such as basic carpentry, plumbing, and fitting replacement.
• Carry out deep cleaning and removal of minor graffiti (common areas).
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Work flexibly across estates to support caretaking services.

About You

• Experience of carrying out basic cleaning tasks and minor repairs
• Health and safety awareness when working in residential buildings.
• A customer-focused approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must hold a clean driving licence

Why join us?

This is a varied role where you’ll make a real difference every day by keeping Croydon’s homes and estates safe, secure and in good condition.

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Application Closing Date: 2 October 2026

Assessment Centres: Week Commencing 16 November 2026

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key Business Plan Outcomes

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.