Mobile Handyman / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

ELITE Building Support Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

Uniform/PPE

Training opportunities

Job summary

ELITE Building Support Ltd is seeking a Mobile Handyman / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to cover London and surrounding areas. You will carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across commercial sites, travelling between client locations and delivering high-quality workmanship.

The role requires independent work, practical problem-solving and good communication with clients. A strong eye for detail and reliability are essential for delivering on time and to a professional standard.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a handyman, fabric maintenance operative or multi-skilled maintenance operative.
• Good general building maintenance knowledge.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing and decorating skills.
• Strong practical and problem-solving ability.
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Reliable, punctual and organized.

Responsibilities

• General building and fabric maintenance.
• Planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Carpentry and minor joinery repairs.
• Door, lock, hinge, handle and door closer repairs.
• Minor plumbing repairs, including taps, toilets, sinks and small leaks.
• Painting and decorating.
• Making good walls and ceilings.
• Minor flooring and tile repairs.
• Silicone, sealant and mastic works.
• Furniture repairs and assembly.
• Installation of shelves, signage, notice boards and fixtures.
• General fault finding and minor repairs.
• Minor external maintenance where required.
• Identifying and reporting additional works required.
• Taking clear before-and-after photographs.
• Completing job reports and providing updates to the office.
• Following RAMS, site procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Working professionally within occupied commercial buildings.

Skills

Handyman experience

Fabric maintenance

Multi-skilled

Independent work

Problem-solving

Tool use

Attention to detail

Reliable

Punctual

Customer-focused

Communication

Travel to sites

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Mobile Handyman / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

COMMERCIAL FABRIC & BUILDING MAINTENANCE

LOCATION

London & surrounding areas

ENGAGEMENT

Employed or self-employed/subcontractor

SUBCONTRACTOR RATE

From £22.50/hour

EMPLOYED SALARY

From £40,000/year

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and professional Mobile Handyman / MultiSkilled Fabric Maintenance Operative to join our growing facilities maintenance team. The role involves travelling to commercial client sites across London and surrounding areas to carry out a wide variety of planned and reactive building maintenance works. We are looking for someone with strong all-round maintenance skills who is confident working independently, dealing professionally with clients and completing works to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• General building and fabric maintenance
• Planned and reactive maintenance works
• Carpentry and minor joinery repairs
• Door, lock, hinge, handle and door closer repairs
• Minor plumbing repairs, including taps, toilets, sinks and small leaks
• Painting and decorating
• Making good walls and ceilings
• Minor flooring and tile repairs
• Silicone, sealant and mastic works
• Furniture repairs and assembly
• Installation of shelves, signage, notice boards and fixtures
• General fault finding and minor repairs
• Minor external maintenance where required
• Identifying and reporting additional works required
• Taking clear before-and-after photographs
• Completing job reports and providing updates to the office
• Following RAMS, site procedures and health & safety requirements
• Working professionally within occupied commercial buildings

Essential requirements

• Previous experience as a handyman, fabric maintenance operative or multi-skilled maintenance operative
• Good general building maintenance knowledge
• Basic carpentry, plumbing and decorating skills
• Strong practical and problem-solving ability
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Good standard of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads
• Reliable, punctual and organized
• Professional and customer-focused approach
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable travelling between different client sites

Driving Requirements

Full UK driving licence required; Ideally no more than 3 penalty points; Must be confident driving across London and surrounding areas

Desirable experience

• Commercial property maintenance; Facilities management; Fire door awareness; PASMA or IPAF; Working within occupied offices and commercial buildings

Pay, equipment & support

Self-employed/subcontractor: from £22.50 per hour, depending on skills, qualifications and experience. Employed: from £40,000 per annum. Paid overtime where applicable and agreed. Regular work and support from our office and management team.

Company van, tools and equipment, uniform/PPE and relevant training are available as appropriate to the engagement arrangement. Specific terms and entitlements will be confirmed before appointment.