Skilled Labourer/Handyman

Daniel Owen Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Fuel card

Pension

Training and development

Annual leave

Healthcare discounts

Tastecard

Volunteer day

Long service awards

Referral scheme

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd. is recruiting a Skilled Labourer / Maintenance Operative to join the responsive repairs team in Swindon.

You will carry out general maintenance and repair tasks within occupied social housing properties, supported by a company van and fuel card for business use. The role offers temp-to-perm progression, 39 hours per week, an on-call rota, and a benefits package including 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, training, and long-term stability within a committed

Qualifications

• Experience as Skilled Labourer or in property maintenance.
• Basic joinery, plumbing and repair knowledge.
• Customer-focused with strong communication.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive maintenance and repair works in occupied properties.
• Perform basic joinery, plumbing and plastering as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and manage waste.
• Use PDA to complete job tickets and update records.
• Follow health and safety procedures and provide customer-focused service.
• Maintain accurate job records.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Joinery basics

Plumbing basics

Communication skills

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Skilled Labourer / Maintenance Operative - Swindon

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas (covering approximately a 60-90 minute radius)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week
Contract: Temp to Perm opportunity

Our client is looking for a Skilled Labourer / Maintenance Operative to join their responsive repairs team, carrying out general maintenance and repair works within occupied social housing properties.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term, stable work, a company van, excellent benefits and the chance to become a permanent member of a supportive team delivering a high-quality service to customers in their homes.

What's on offer?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term stability
• Ongoing work on a long-term social housing contract
• Monday to Friday working pattern (39 hours per week)
• On-call rota approximately 1 in every 7 weeks
• Company van and fuel card provided for business use
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Well-planned workloads to help minimise travel time
• Employee referral scheme
• Additional benefits including healthcare discounts, high street discounts, Tastecard, volunteering day and long service awards

The Role

You’ll be carrying out a variety of responsive maintenance and repair works within occupied properties, supporting the wider repairs team to ensure customers receive an excellent service.

Duties include:

• General maintenance and repair works within residential properties
• Basic joinery repairs including doors, windows, kitchens and bathrooms
• Basic plumbing repairs including taps, basins, baths, showers and sanitary ware
• Basic patch plastering
• Painting and decorating (desirable but not essential)
• Keeping work areas clean and removing waste materials
• Using a PDA to manage and complete job tickets
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service while working in tenants' homes
• Keeping job records and systems up to date

About You

• Previous experience as a Skilled Labourer, Maintenance Operative or in a general property maintenance role
• Experience carrying out general maintenance and basic trade works
• A good understanding of basic joinery, plumbing and repair tasks
• A customer-focused approach with good communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Full UK driving licenceA DBS check will be required for this role