Handyperson / Handyman

Construction, Property and Engineering; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is hiring a Handyperson for an immediate start in Chatham, Kent. You will handle surface preparation, interior and exterior painting, snagging and accurate finishing around trims and frames, while keeping a clean, safe site.

This role requires a valid CSCS card, your own tools and full PPE; you must be able to work independently and meet high standards. Pay is £20-£22 per hour, with umbrella, PAYE or CIS pay methods available.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card required (Skilled Worker Blue/Gold preferred; Green accepted with proven trade experience).
• Own tools required.
• Full PPE (steel toe-cap boots, high-vis vest/jacket, hard hat) required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation including sanding, filling, scraping, priming, and making good walls, woodwork, and ceilings.
• Internal and external painting applying emulsion, gloss, undercoat, and specialist coatings with high attention to detail.
• Snagging, touch-up work, and ensuring clean, straight lines around trims, doors, and window frames.
• Protecting surrounding areas, flooring, and fittings using dust sheets and masking tape.
• Maintaining a tidy work zone and keeping painting equipment thoroughly cleaned at the end of shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Tools

CSCS Card

Own tools

Full PPE

Job description

New Handyperson position available at Randstad CPE 01622 357230

Job Title: Handyperson

Location: Chatham, Kent

Start Date: Immediately

Pay Rate: £20- £22 per hour (dependent on pay method; Umbrella PAYE, CIS or PAYE)

Key Responsibilities

• Surface preparation including sanding, filling, scraping, priming, and making good walls, woodwork, and ceilings.

• Internal and external painting applying emulsion, gloss, undercoat, and specialist coatings with high attention to detail.

• Snagging, touch-up work, and ensuring clean, straight lines around trims, doors, and window frames.

• Protecting surrounding areas, flooring, and fittings using dust sheets and masking tape.

• Maintaining a tidy work zone and keeping painting equipment thoroughly cleaned at the end of shifts.

Requirements

• Valid CSCS Card (Skilled Worker Blue/Gold Card preferred; Green CSCS accepted with proven trade experience).

• Own tools

• Full PPE (Steel toe-cap boots, high-vis vest/jacket, and hard hat).

• Dependable, efficient, and able to work independently to a high standard.

• Right to work in the UK.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.