Handyperson

mearsgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteering Leave

Mears Rewards discounts

Family friendly policies

EAP Counselling

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a proactive Handyperson in Rainham, London. The role covers maintenance, repairs, and customer service across properties, with a focus on damp and mould prevention and safety compliance.

You will join the Repairs and Maintenance team, performing practical tasks, fittings, painting, and minor plumbing, while upholding high standards of quality and professionalism in a varied, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with damp and mould issues.
• General handyperson/maintenance experience.
• Experience carrying out UPVC window and door repairs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ownership of basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assisting damp & mould team with mould prevention.
• Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles.
• Carry out painting and decorating tasks with strong organisation and presentation.
• Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms; ensure safety standards."
• Support cleaning and waste collection duties; be willing to learn new skills.
• Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team; teamwork is essential.
• Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks; maintain a professional attitude.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents; use clear verbal communication.
• Make decisions and solve problems independently when needed; show initiative.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control.

Skills

Damp & mould experience

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Independent working

UPVC window/door repairs

General handyperson

Education

No degree specified

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Annual salary: up to £33,194.87

Handyperson

Location: Rainham - London

Salary: £33,194.87

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours
42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Handyperson to join our Repairs and Maintenance team following a recent internal promotion. This is a hands‑on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You'll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties against damp and mould to a high standard.

Role Responsibilities

• Assisting damp & mould team with mould prevention
• Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles, drawing on basic maintenance experience and a keen eye for detail
• Carry out painting and decorating tasks, which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentation
• Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs, using practical know-how and a problem‑solving mindset
• Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms, showing a proactive approach and commitment to safety standards
• Support cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided), with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
• Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essential
• Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks, maintaining a professional and customer‑focused attitude
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents, using clear verbal communication and good interpersonal skills
• Make decisions and solve problems independently when needed, demonstrating confidence and initiative
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work

Role Criteria

• Experience dealing with damp and mould issues
• General handyperson/maintenance experience
• Experience carrying out UPVC window and door repairs
• Full UK driving licence
• Ownership of basic hand toolsAbility to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in window repairs and maintenance

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.