Annual salary: up to £33,194.87
Location: Rainham – London
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
About the Role
We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Handyperson to join our Repairs and Maintenance team following a recent internal promotion. This is a hands‑on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties against damp and mould to a high standard.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the damp & mould team with mould prevention.
- Installing fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles.
- Carrying out painting and decorating tasks.
- Fixing leaking waste pipes and performing minor plumbing repairs.
- Replacing light bulbs and checking smoke alarms.
- Supporting cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided).
- Working collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team.
- Delivering excellent customer service across all tasks.
- Communicating effectively with colleagues and residents.
- Making decisions and solving problems independently when needed.
- Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and cost control.
Criteria
- Experience dealing with damp and mould issues.
- General handyperson/maintenance experience.
- Experience carrying out UPVC window and door repairs.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ownership of basic hand tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Desirable: Experience in window repairs and maintenance.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual Mears Fun Day.
- Volunteering leave.
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, and more.
- Family‑friendly policies.
- Access to EAP counselling sessions.
EEO and Additional Policies
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer and proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant. We have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. We also support social mobility initiatives and encourage candidates to voluntarily share background information to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our applicants.
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