Handyman required in Birmingham and West Midlands
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £150.00 bob dydd |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Property Maintenance Services LTD |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Description – Handyman (Property Maintenance)
Contract Type: Zero-hour contract (work always available)
Location: UK-based (must have right to work in the UK)
Reports to: Property Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
Position Overview
The Handyman is responsible for carrying out a wide range of property maintenance tasks across residential and commercial buildings. This role ensures that properties remain safe, functional, and compliant with housing standards, while providing responsive support to tenants, staff, and management.
Key Responsibilities
General Maintenance
- Routine repairs: doors, locks, windows, fixtures, fittings
- Minor plumbing: unblocking sinks, fixing leaks, replacing taps
- Basic electrical: changing light bulbs, sockets, switches (non-certified tasks only)
- Painting, decorating, plastering, and touch-ups
- Furniture assembly and fitting
Property Upkeep
- Cleaning and maintaining communal areas, stairwells, and entryways
- External maintenance: fences, gates, pathways, minor landscaping
- Seasonal tasks: gritting, clearing leaves, minor gardening
- Ensuring properties are safe, secure, and well-presented
Compliance & Safety
- Follow health and safety regulations at all times
- Use tools and equipment safely and appropriately
- Report hazards, risks, or major repair needs promptly
- Support compliance with HMO standards and local authority requirements
Specialist Support
- Assist with property inspections and audits
- Support contractors with larger works (plumbing, electrical, gas, roofing)
- Provide emergency call-out support when required
- Carry out minor refurbishments and upgrades
Types of Jobs (Examples)
- Plumbing: Fixing leaks, replacing taps, unblocking drains, repairing toilets
- Electrical: Replacing light fittings, sockets, switches, testing appliances (PAT testing if trained)
- Carpentry: Repairing doors, locks, skirting boards, shelving, and furniture assembly
- Decorating: Painting, wallpapering, plaster patching, minor cosmetic repairs
- External Works: Fence repairs, gate adjustments, paving repairs, gutter cleaning
- Safety Checks: Fire door inspections, smoke alarm testing, hazard reporting
- Emergency Call-outs: Burst pipes, power outages, lock repairs, urgent safety hazards
- Refurbishment Support: Assisting with kitchen/bathroom upgrades, flooring installation, minor renovations
- Seasonal Tasks: Clearing snow, gritting paths, garden tidying, leaf clearance
- Tenant Support: Helping with minor household issues, ensuring safe and functional living spaces
Skills & Competencies
- Strong practical skills across multiple trades
- Ability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently
- Good communication skills for liaising with tenants, staff, and contractors
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently
- Attention to detail and commitment to high standards
Requirements
- Previous experience in property maintenance or handyman roles preferred
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and decorating
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or shifts as required
- Physical ability to perform manual tasks (lifting, bending, standing for long periods)
- Standard DBS required (Enhanced DBS may be required in supported accommodation settings)
- Must be a UK resident with right to work (no sponsorships or visas provided)
Benefits
- Paid induction and training
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supportive team environment
- Employee wellness programmes
Values & Approach
- Professional, reliable, and trauma-informed when working in tenant-occupied spaces
- Respectful of confidentiality and safeguarding protocols
- Committed to maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming environments
To Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@propertymaintenanceservicess.co.uk
or apply online at www.propertymaintenanceservicess.co.uk
Contract Type: Zero-hour contract (work always available)
Location: UK-based (must have right to work in the UK)
Reports to: Property Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
Position Overview
The Handyman is responsible for carrying out a wide range of property maintenance tasks across residential and commercial buildings. This role ensures that properties remain safe, functional, and compliant with housing standards, while providing responsive support to tenants, staff, and management.
Key Responsibilities
General Maintenance
- Routine repairs: doors, locks, windows, fixtures, fittings
- Minor plumbing: unblocking sinks, fixing leaks, replacing taps
- Basic electrical: changing light bulbs, sockets, switches (non-certified tasks only)
- Painting, decorating, plastering, and touch-ups
- Furniture assembly and fitting
Property Upkeep
- Cleaning and maintaining communal areas, stairwells, and entryways
- External maintenance: fences, gates, pathways, minor landscaping
- Seasonal tasks: gritting, clearing leaves, minor gardening
- Ensuring properties are safe, secure, and well-presented
Compliance & Safety
- Follow health and safety regulations at all times
- Use tools and equipment safely and appropriately
- Report hazards, risks, or major repair needs promptly
- Support compliance with HMO standards and local authority requirements
Specialist Support
- Assist with property inspections and audits
- Support contractors with larger works (plumbing, electrical, gas, roofing)
- Provide emergency call-out support when required
- Carry out minor refurbishments and upgrades
Types of Jobs (Examples)
- Plumbing: Fixing leaks, replacing taps, unblocking drains, repairing toilets
- Electrical: Replacing light fittings, sockets, switches, testing appliances (PAT testing if trained)
- Carpentry: Repairing doors, locks, skirting boards, shelving, and furniture assembly
- Decorating: Painting, wallpapering, plaster patching, minor cosmetic repairs
- External Works: Fence repairs, gate adjustments, paving repairs, gutter cleaning
- Safety Checks: Fire door inspections, smoke alarm testing, hazard reporting
- Emergency Call-outs: Burst pipes, power outages, lock repairs, urgent safety hazards
- Refurbishment Support: Assisting with kitchen/bathroom upgrades, flooring installation, minor renovations
- Seasonal Tasks: Clearing snow, gritting paths, garden tidying, leaf clearance
- Tenant Support: Helping with minor household issues, ensuring safe and functional living spaces
Skills & Competencies
- Strong practical skills across multiple trades
- Ability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently
- Good communication skills for liaising with tenants, staff, and contractors
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently
- Attention to detail and commitment to high standards
Requirements
- Previous experience in property maintenance or handyman roles preferred
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and decorating
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or shifts as required
- Physical ability to perform manual tasks (lifting, bending, standing for long periods)
- Standard DBS required (Enhanced DBS may be required in supported accommodation settings)
- Must be a UK resident with right to work (no sponsorships or visas provided)
Benefits
- Paid induction and training
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supportive team environment
- Employee wellness programmes
Values & Approach
- Professional, reliable, and trauma-informed when working in tenant-occupied spaces
- Respectful of confidentiality and safeguarding protocols
- Committed to maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming environments
To Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@propertymaintenanceservicess.co.uk
or apply online at www.propertymaintenanceservicess.co.uk
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