Handyman - Ekko | Guaranteed Rent Specialists - London

This is not a specialist trade role. We need someone who is genuinely multi-skilled and able to take ownership of maintaining our portfolio of residential properties. You'll be trusted to diagnose problems, carry out repairs to a high standard, and keep properties safe, compliant and ready for occupation. No two days are the same. You could be repairing a leaking pipe in the morning, installing a fire door in the afternoon, and decorating a property the following day.Responsibilities You should be confident carrying out work including, but not limited to:Plumbing

• Diagnosing and repairing leaks
• Replacing taps, toilets, sinks and waste fittings
• Clearing blocked sinks, baths and drains
• Replacing valves, traps and pipework
• General plumbing maintenance
Electrical
• Fault finding
• Replacing sockets, switches and light fittings
• Installing additional sockets
• Consumer unit (fuse board) replacements
• Hardwiring smoke and heat alarms
• General electrical repairs and maintenance
Carpentry
• Hanging and adjusting doors
• Installing and repairing fire doors
• Fitting locks, handles and ironmongery
• Building stud partitions
• Skirting, architraves and general finish carpentry
• Kitchen and unit repairs
Heating & Hot Water
• Diagnosing heating and hot water faults
• Replacing valves, pumps and heating components where appropriate
• Basic boiler fault finding
• Liaising with Gas Safe engineers when specialist work is required
Decorating
• Preparing surfaces
• Filling, sanding and making good
• Internal painting and decorating
• Minor plaster repairs
General Building
• Basic brickwork and repairs
• Tiling
• Silicone sealing
• Flooring repairs
• General property refurbishment
• Damp and water damage repairs
Furniture & Installations
• Flat-pack furniture assembly
• Installing shelving, curtain poles and blinds
• Mounting televisions
• Fitting appliances where required
Clearance & External Works
• Rubbish removal
• Furniture removals
• Garden clearance
• Fence and gate repairs
• General external maintenance
  
  We're searching for a full time handyman to join We are looking for an experienced, reliable and highly capable General Builder / Property Maintenance Operative to join our growing team., We're looking for someone who:
• Can turn their hand to almost any maintenance or building task.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Can work independently and solve problems without constant supervision.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is organised and reliable.
• Communicates professionally with tenants, landlords and colleagues.
• Keeps work areas clean and tidy.
• Understands the importance of completing jobs properly rather than taking shortcuts.
Essential Requirements
• Proven experience in general building and property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own tools.
• Ability to manage your workload and prioritise urgent repairs.
• Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
• City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent trade qualifications.
• 18th Edition Electrical qualification.
• Plumbing qualifications.
• Experience working in occupied residential properties.
• Fire door installation experience.
• Experience working with letting agents, housing providers or local authorities.
Why Join Us? You'll be joining a growing property company where your work genuinely matters. We maintain a large residential portfolio and are looking for someone who can become our go-to maintenance expert. If you're the type of person who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in your workmanship, and wants a varied role where no two days are the same, we'd like to hear from you.