Self-Employed Maintenance Contractor – North West

Family Care Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£17 per hour

Flexible workload

Local projects in Manchester area

Prompt payment terms

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Family Care is seeking a reliable self-employed maintenance contractor to cover North West properties, primarily in Manchester, Oldham and Macclesfield. You will handle a range of tasks, manage your own schedule, and work independently.

Responsibilities include general repairs, painting and decorating, basic plumbing and electrics, flat pack assembly, garden upkeep and general property maintenance. You must supply your own tools and transport, have public liability insurance, and be punctual and

Qualifications

• Proven handyman/maintenance experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Own tools and transport.
• Public liability insurance.
• Friendly, professional, and punctual.
• Able to work independently and manage your own time.
• Enhanced DBS compliance (funded by company).

Responsibilities

• General repairs
• Painting & decorating
• Basic plumbing & electrics
• Flat pack furniture assembly
• Garden maintenance
• Property upkeep

Skills

Handyman experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Own tools

Own transport

Public liability insurance

Punctual

Independent worker

DBS compliance

Job description

Self-Employed Maintenance Contractor - North West (Manchester, Oldham and Macclesfield)

We're looking for a reliable, skilled, and self-motivated maintenance contractor/handyman to support ongoing property maintenance across the North West - primarily in Manchester, Oldham, and Macclesfield.

This is a flexible, self-employed role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, values quality, and enjoys the freedom of managing their own schedule. If you're experienced in general maintenance and looking for consistent, well-supported work, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:

As a contractor, you'll carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair jobs including (but not limited to):

• General repairs
• Painting & decorating
• Basic plumbing & electrics
• Flat pack furniture assembly
• Garden maintenance
• Property upkeep

What We're Looking For:

• Proven handyman/maintenance experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Own tools and transport
• Public liability insurance
• Friendly, professional, and punctual
• Able to work independently and manage your own time
• Enhanced DBS Compliance (funded by company)

What We Offer:

• £17 per hour
• Flexible workload
• Ongoing projects in the local area
• Prompt payment terms
• Supportive team environment

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.