Job Description
We are looking for an experienced, professional and multi‑skilled Maintenance Operative / Handyman to join a property management company. You will be responsible for looking after the maintenance repairs for the portfolio of properties we manage in Central, North West and North London areas.
The Company
Housing Enterprise Solutions (HES) is based in the heart of a vibrant area in North West London, with 200 residential properties under management. Over the last decade, we have gained extensive knowledge and experience in the property market, enabling us to be a provider of an expanding portfolio and offer exclusive rental guarantee schemes. We pride ourselves on providing an honest and transparent service, ensuring our clients are kept up to date at all times, and building lasting relationships based on mutual trust and understanding.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with an expanding property portfolio in London, with the chance for permanent full‑time Maintenance Operative and a potential career path. The successful candidate will have proven building maintenance duties and a can‑do attitude, grounded by a thorough appreciation of quality and health and safety at all times, and own their own van and tools. We offer training and development to all staff and an exciting, friendly team working environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Carry out both reactive maintenance jobs reported and scheduled maintenance jobs.
- Diagnose any issues and suggest satisfactory solutions.
- Understand current health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Carry out inspections to ensure all health & safety standards are being adhered to.
- Carry out duties in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
- Provide feedback and updates to the office efficiently.
- Provide after‑hours emergency call‑out when required.
- Liaise with other contractors, representatives and suppliers where required.
- Source and purchase materials from cost‑effective locations / stores.
Skills
- Highly skilled in fitting fire doors and fire strips.
- Able to change locks.
- Experience in plumbing, basic electrics, tiling, carpentry, renovations, laying flooring, plastering (full or partial), paint and decorating.
- Well presented with good communication skills (both spoken and written).
Requirements
- Own a well‑maintained van – essential.
- Driving licence – essential.
- Own tools – essential.
- Clean DBS check or be prepared for us to undertake one.
- Highly organized and reliable.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Available for out‑of‑hours emergency on a rota basis.
- Forward thinking with a strong and confident personality.
- Genuine and trustworthy.
- Self‑motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Wants to build a long‑term relationship with us.
Job Types: Temp to perm, Freelance
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