Maintenance Handyman

New Appointments Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a practical Maintenance Operative to provide hands-on maintenance across supported accommodation and office properties in Canterbury. The role covers decorating, carpentry, plumbing, flooring, and general repairs with travel between Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone.

You will work independently and as part of a team. A full driving licence and access to your own transport are essential. DBS checks apply. Hours are 37.5 per week, paid weekly at £13.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance across general trades.
• Ability to carry out decorating, carpentry and plumbing tasks.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport essential.
• DBS checks required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance including decorating, carpentry, flooring, plumbing and door/window repairs.
• Respond to maintenance issues and prioritise repairs within reasonable timescales.
• Help keep properties clean, tidy and safe, reporting issues such as waste, pest control and other concerns.
• Liaise with specialist contractors when required.
• Complete planned and cyclical maintenance including refurbishing and redecorating rooms.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decorating

Flooring

Light bulb replacement

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Temporary

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

£13.84 per hour | Paid weekly

Based in Canterbury | Travel required to Dover and Folkestone

We are looking for a practical and reliable Maintenance Operative to provide an effective and efficient maintenance service across supported accommodation and office properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance including decorating, basic carpentry, flooring, plumbing, door and window repairs and changing light bulbs.
• Respond to maintenance issues and ensure repairs are prioritised and completed within reasonable timescales.
• Help keep properties clean, tidy and safe, reporting issues such as waste, fly-tipping, pest control and other concerns.
• Liaise with specialist contractors when required.
• Complete planned and cyclical maintenance, including refurbishing and redecorating rooms when needed.

About You

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, reliable and organised, with a good range of general maintenance skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.

A full driving licence and access to your own transport are essential, as the role involves travel between properties across Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone.

You will need to be able to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.