Maintenance/Handyman - Residential Property

Housing Enterprise Solutions

Greater London

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

Housing Enterprise Solutions is seeking an experienced Maintenance Operative/Handyman to manage maintenance repairs across properties in Greater London. The successful candidate will possess a 'can-do' attitude, own their van and tools, and have the relevant skills in plumbing, electrics, and carpentry. This position offers temp to perm opportunities within a friendly team environment, valuing quality and health and safety. If you aspire to progress your career in property maintenance, this is an excellent opportunity.

Qualifications

Must have valid driving license and own well-maintained van.
Must pass a clean DBS check or be open to one.
Must be highly organized and reliable.
Excellent customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Carry out reactive and scheduled maintenance jobs.
Diagnose issues and provide satisfactory solutions.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Conduct inspections for health and safety standards.
Provide after-hours emergency call-out when required.

Skills

Fitting fire doors

Changing locks

Plumbing

Basic electrics

Tiling

Carpentry

Renovations

Laying flooring

Plastering

Painting and decorating

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a experienced, professional and multi‑skilled Maintenance Operative / Handyman to join a property management company. You will be responsible for looking after the maintenance repairs for the portfolio of properties we manage in Central, North West and North London areas.

The Company

Housing Enterprise Solutions (HES) is based in the heart of a vibrant area in North West London, with 200 residential properties under management. Over the last decade, in the industry, we have gained extensive knowledge and experience in the property market, enabling us to be a provider of an expanding portfolio and offer exclusive rental guarantee schemes.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a growing company with an expanding property portfolio in London and there is the chance for permanent full time Maintenance Operative and forge a career with us in the future if you wish. The successful candidate will have proven building maintenance duties and a can‑do attitude, grounded by a thorough appreciation of quality and health and safety at all times and own their own van and tools.

What you will get in return is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing company that offers training & development to all staff wanting to learn, and an exciting, friendly team working environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Carry out both reactive maintenance jobs reported and scheduled maintenance jobs
Diagnose any issues and suggest satisfactorily solutions
Understand current health and safety regulations and requirements
Carry out inspections to ensure all health & safety standards are being adhered to
Carry out duties in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner
Provide feedback and update to the office efficiently
Provide after hours emergency call‑out when required
Liaise with other contractors, representatives and suppliers where required
Source and purchase materials from cost effective locations/stores

Skills

Must be highly skilled in fitting fire doors and fire strips
Must be able to change locks
Must have skill and experience in Plumbing, Basic electrics, Tiling, Carpentry, Renovations, Laying flooring, Plastering (Full or partial), Paint and decorating
Must be well presented with good communication skills (both spoken and written)

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