Job Description
Handyman & Electrical Maintenance Operative
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Position: Handyman & Electrical Maintenance Operative
/n Client Sector: Property Management / Housing Association
/n Location: Feltham
/n Remuneration: £17.00 - £20.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
/n Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing Contract
/n Commencement: Immediate Start
/n Mobility: Full driving licence not required, but highly favourable
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Position Overview
/n On behalf of our client, a leading property services provider, we are seeking a skilled and professional Handyman & Electrical Maintenance Operative for an immediate start in Feltham. This role focuses on executing high-quality general handyman repairs and planned property maintenance across local sites, alongside performing minor, non-statutory electrical works. The ideal candidate will combine technical competency with a strong commitment to health, safety, and professional candidate-client relations.
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Key Responsibilities
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Electrical Maintenance & Compliance (Minor Works)
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- Installations: Replace light fittings, lamps, bulbs, LED systems, and ceiling pendants.
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- Component Repairs: Renew damaged switches, socket outlets, fused spurs, and electrical faceplates.
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- Safety & Testing: Safely isolate circuits prior to works, and utilise voltage/socket testers for basic fault diagnosis.
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- Pre-Tenancy Checks: Conduct routine electrical safety inspections ahead of new resident move-ins.
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- Life Safety Systems: Install, test, and replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
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- Escalation: Identify complex issues and report faults requiring a fully qualified Electrician.
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Building & Property Maintenance
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- General Upkeep: Carry out essential general handyman repairs and planned property maintenance across multiple locations.
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- Fabric Repairs: Repair damaged plasterboard and surfaces using fillers ahead of redecoration.
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- Painting & Decorating: Apply high-quality finishes to walls, ceilings, woodwork, and communal spaces.
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- Carpentry Maintenance: Install and repair doors, locks, handles, shelving, architraves, and skirting boards.
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- Plumbing Operations: Resolve minor plumbing issues, including unblocking sinks, replacing taps, fitting shower heads, and renewing silicone seals.
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- Ventilation: Replace kitchen and bathroom extractor fans as authorised.
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Operational Efficiency & Safety
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- Inspections: Conduct proactive building surveys to identify and log maintenance defects.
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- Compliance: Adhere strictly to risk assessments, safe systems of work, and health and safety legislation.
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- Stakeholder Relations: Liaise professionally with housing officers, external contractors, and residents.
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- Asset Care: Safely operate power tools and maintain all equipment and vehicles in pristine condition.
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Candidate Requirements
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- Proven experience in a multi-trade maintenance, caretaking, or housing sector role.
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- Demonstrated capability to safely isolate electrical circuits and perform minor accessory swaps.
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- Strong communication and customer service skills within occupied residential environments.
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- While a full driving licence is not mandatory, the ability to commute between local sites efficiently is highly advantageous.
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Handyman & Electrical maintenance operative in London employer: Supreme Recruitment Ltd
As a Road Operative and Driver with us, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to maintaining clean and safe public spaces in Ealing and Greenford. We offer competitive pay, a supportive work culture that values teamwork and safety, and opportunities for personal growth through training and development. Join us for meaningful work that makes a real difference in your community while enjoying the benefits of weekly pay and a flexible weekend schedule.
