Housing Enterprise Solutions

Maintenance/Handyman - Residential Property

London, Greater LondonFull-time
£32,000 - £38,000 annually
About the Job
Job Description:
We are looking for a 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, in the industry, 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, ensuring that we build a lasting relationship based on mutual trust and understanding.

The Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a growing company with an expanding property portfolio in London and there is the chance for permanent full time Maintenance Operative and forge a career with us in the future if you wish.

The successful candidate will have proven building maintenance duties and a can do attitude, grounded by a through appreciation of quality and health and safety at all times and own their own van and tools.

What you will get in return is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing company that offers training & development to all staff wanting to learn, 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 satisfactorily 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 update 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:
  • Must be highly skilled in fitting fire doors and fire strips
  • Must be able to change locks
  • Must have skill and experience in Plumbing, Basic electrics, Tiling, Carpentry, Renovations, Laying flooring, Plastering (Full or partial), Paint and decorating
  • Must be well presented with good communication skills (both spoken and written)

Requirements:
  • Own well maintained van - essential
  • Driving License - essential
  • Must have own tools - essential
  • Must have a clean DBS check or be prepared for us to undertake one
  • Must be highly organised and reliable
  • Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Must be 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 your own initiative
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • We are looking for someone who wants to build a long term relationship with us

Job Types: Temp to perm, Freelance