Handyman/Maintenance Operative

Job Title:Handyman / Maintenance Operative

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Location:West London
Salary:£28-32k per annum (DOE)
Hours:Full-time, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and proactiveHandymanto join the team at a high-end residential development in West London. You will play a key role in ensuring the property is maintained to the highest standards, delivering exceptional service to residents and supporting the wider estate team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a broad skillset and a hands-on approach, who takes pride in delivering first-class workmanship and contributing to a well-run, luxury living environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the development, including plumbing, carpentry, painting/decorating, basic electrics, and general DIY tasks

• Ensure communal areas, resident amenities, and building exteriors are kept in excellent condition

• Respond to reactive maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner

• Assist with minor refurbishments, installations, and improvement projects

• Liaise with external contractors when required and oversee quality of works

• Carry out regular inspections and routine preventative maintenance

• Maintain accurate records of completed tasks and report any issues to the management team

• Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed and hazards are reported

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar handyman or maintenance role, ideally within residential or hospitality sectors

• Good working knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and basic electrics

• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, can-do attitude

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Excellent customer service skills and a professional approach

• Basic IT skills for logging jobs and communicating with the team

• A proactive, responsible, and flexible mindset

Desirable:

• Relevant trade qualifications or certifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ)

• Health & Safety training (e.g. COSHH, Manual Handling, First Aid)

• Experience working in a luxury or high-end residential environment

Jackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.

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