The Role
We are looking for a reliable and skilled Handyman to join our Maintenance Department, helping ensure that our properties remain safe, clean, and ready for occupancy. This is a hands-on role covering everything from minor repairs and painting to end-of-tenancy deep cleans and lock changes. You will be expected to drive to various sites across South London, so a valid UK driving license is essential.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Painting & Decorating: Perform touch-ups as well as full interior/exterior painting to maintain property appearance.
- Cleaning: Carry out cleans of vacated/void units, including kitchens, bathrooms, and communal areas.
- Furniture Delivery & Assembly: Transport and install furniture and white goods to our properties
- Lock Changes: Change or repair locks as needed
- Basic Repairs: Handle general maintenance such as fixing doors, handles, tiling, minor carpentry and plumbing.
- End-of-Tenancy Preparation: Prepare vacated units for re-letting, including waste removal and tagging tenant belongings.
- Rubbish Collection Assistance: May be required to assist the rubbish collection team with removal, sorting, and disposal of waste materials from vacated units.
- Health & Safety: Adhere to all safety procedures and company policies during all tasks.
Skills & Knowledge
- Previous experience as a handyman or in a property maintenance role.
- Proficiency in basic carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and decorating.
- Ability to identify problems and resolve them independently.
- Strong communication skills; polite and respectful with residents.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
- Physically fit; able to handle manual labour, lifting, and use ladders.
- Basic IT skills for reporting and logging work completed.
- Full clean driving license is essential
Ideal but not Essential
- Formal training or certifications in building maintenance trades (e.g., plastering, basic electrical work, etc.).
Benefits
- 23 days leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday days for long service – up to 30 days
- Celebration of tenure
- 3 years £500
- 5 years £1000
- 10 years £5000
- Private health insurance with Vitality
- Birthday off
- One well-being day off per year
- Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Pension schemes increase – after 2 years.
- £500 referral scheme for staff who refer a new employee, paid upon passing probation.
- Company payday lunch
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Handyman (South London Area) employer: stefphilips
Stefphilips is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values reliability and skill development. With competitive benefits such as 23 days of leave plus bank holidays, private health insurance, and a generous referral scheme, employees are encouraged to grow within the company while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance in the vibrant South London area.
