Handyman / Maintenance Assistant

Company: Stride
Apply for the Handyman / Maintenance Assistant
Location: Darenth
Job Description:

Stride Recruitment are urgently recruiting for a Handyman or Maintenance Assistantto assist with general maintenance and handyman dutieson-site across the Darent Valley Hospital estates in Dartford, DA2 8DA on an Ongoing Contract or Temp-to-Perm basis.

Type of work:HandymanOngoing Fixed-Contract with potential to go permanent after 12 weeks.

Location:Darent Valley Hospital, DA2 8DA.

Rates:From16.91per hourup to 37.5 hour week, all hours over 37.5 per weekpaidat time and a half. Sundays and Bank Holidays Double pay.

Start:Immediate interviews & start dates available. PAYE OR CIS. Weekly pay.

Duties and Role:

Working within a team and independently when required adheringto safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary

Time-served Handyman or Maintenance Engineer

Building services maintenance – Ensuring the Hospital runs smoothly by covering all reactive and planned maintenance tasks like but not specific to -Fixing sinks, Attaching HSE and Department signage, Unblocking drainage, Building Services checks and department refurbishments.

All aspects of building maintenance and handyman duties

Good communication and customer service skills

Health & Safety awareness and safe working

The role is offering long term security as well as being easily accessible via public transport and having on site parking, previous experience working in maintenance within a healthcare setting would be preferred but not essential.

To discuss either of the vacancyspecifications / requirementsas well as your current working situation – Please apply using your most recent CV and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Posted: July 20th, 2026