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Handyman - Ekko | Guaranteed Rent Specialists - London

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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.


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

What We're Looking For

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.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm / Prebooked Saturdays
  • Salary
    £30,000 – £45,000 yearly
  • Benefits
    Commissions / Bonuses available
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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## About Ekko London Ekko London is an established property management and lettings company based in East London, managing a growing portfolio of residential properties across London and Essex. We provide a wide range of services includin

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