Handy Person

Our client, a respected and newly merged housing provider in Northwest London, has 6 permanent positions available, offering a salary of 32,558 per annum plus a full benefits package.

This is an ideal role for skilled professionals who enjoy hands-on work, solving practical problems, and making a direct impact on the community. The positions are permanent, providing long-term job security in a reputable organisation.

The application window is open for 2 weeks, however applications may be reviewed after just one week, and interviews will follow soon after. If you have the right skills and experience, we encourage you to apply today to secure your chance for this fantastic opportunity.

Please note, it is essential that you hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for this opportunity. Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidates.

Role Purpose
To undertake repairs and maintenance works to company properties in London and Herts. To undertake pest proofing, mould washes, void and communal bulk waste clearance works in accordance with company policies and work practices, delivering a first class service that is value for money and customer focused.

You will be required to
Carry out general property inspections as directed, displaying a friendly, flexible, helpful and courteous attitude to colleagues, residents and the general public. Provide a First class responsive repairs and maintenance service, Ensure the maintenance service is delivered in response to the diverse needs of residents and customers. Deliver general items of repair and maintenance in the interior and exterior of the building by being the second operative on a job where necessary. Ensure that void properties are made ready for letting within target times and to our lettable standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide a First class responsive repairs and maintenance service, Ensure the maintenance service is delivered in response to the diverse needs of residents and customers
• Operation of an appropriate vehicle to clear waste from properties and communal sites to enable necessary works to commence.
• Undertaking clearance of all rubbish and abandoned tenant possessions from void properties.
• Undertaken minor repairs to block holes within dwellings to prevent pests entering properties (i.e. Pest proofing) and communal areas as instructed.
• Undertaking of mould washes in our homes in line with H&S guidance, processes and procedures
• Deliver materials, tools and large items to properties to enable works to be undertaken.
• Respond to emergencies i.e. fire alarms, making property secure, water leaks etc.
• Deliver general items of repair and maintenance in the interior and exterior of the building by being the second operative on a job where necessary.
  • Plumbing- Attending to blockages and water leaks, replacement of shower controls and sanitary fittings including all taps, waste fittings, wc seats, wc cistern repairs, pipe fittings, WM installation etc,
  • Carpentry- Replacement of all types of locks and casements, overhaul doors, fitting and replacing door closers, window handles and all ironmongery, assemble flat pack furniture, fitting shelves, window dressings, other minor carpentry repairs etc.
  • Paint and Decorations- Able to work to a high finish using different paint products.
  • Electrical- Changing of all light bulbs, replacing small appliance fuses, troubleshooting minor faults. Resetting timeclocks
  • Other- Patch plastering, furniture replacement, delivery of internal post, key management, wall tiling, low level rainwater goods repairs, graffiti removal, building and site repairs, cycling of waste and recycling bins, providing access to contractors and liaising with residents.
• Assist with the cyclical maintenance programme and inform of failures or control issues.
• Manage stock control including furniture and electrical items.
• Ensure that void properties are made ready for letting within target times and to our lettable standards
• Ensure that repairs and damage, which are the responsibility of the outgoing residents, are identified and the Property Managers informed. Liaise with Property Managers regarding scheduling voids for redecoration.
• Carry out general property inspections as directed, displaying a friendly, flexible, helpful and courteous attitude to colleagues, residents and the general public

Person Specification

Education - A good standard of education commensurate to the knowledge and skills and experience required to do the job (E)

Knowledge and Skills required
* Knowledge of basic construction and property maintenance techniques (D)
* Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to property maintenance (E)
* Understanding of issues of data protection and client confidentiality (D)
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing (E)
* Ability to carry out basic property repairs to a high standard (E)
* Basic IT and administration skills (E)
* Experience of working in a handy person role with similar responsibility (D)
* Dealing with the public in a customer facing role (E)