Handyperson

27 Apr 2026

Handyperson

Handyperson
 
Location: Horsham

Salary: £34,083
 
A well-established maintenance provider delivering reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) services across the Horsham area is seeking a skilled and reliable Handyperson to join its Maintenance Team.
 
 
The Role
 
You will be responsible for a wide range of upkeep and repair duties, identifying maintenance needs and responding to service requests. The role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can maintain high standards of workmanship while managing changing priorities. Delivering a safe, compliant, and customer-focused service is essential.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and rectify faults across core trade areas and support other trades as required
  • Carry out repair tasks as directed, ensuring all job records are clear, accurate, and fully completed
  • Maintain high standards by documenting work undertaken, materials used, and any issues identified
  • Support colleagues to deliver a professional and safe maintenance service
  • Complete tasks efficiently and cost-effectively, minimising non-productive time
  • Undertake porterage duties including moving equipment, furniture, and erecting signage/barriers
  • Perform general fabric repairs and decorating tasks
  • Carry out maintenance and repairs to street furniture
  • Act as Responsible Person for Legionella
  • Complete water hygiene tasks such as tap flushing, temperature testing, and TMV servicing
  • Assist engineers as a second person on two-person jobs
  • Carry out PPM activities including fire panel testing and water compliance checks
  • Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records, and logbooks to ensure full compliance
  • Participate in the out-of-hours rota
  • Undertake additional duties within your competency as required
Skills & Attributes
  • Practical ability to work with tools, hardware, and power equipment
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Comfortable using handheld devices (PDA/tablet) to log work, materials, and reports
Qualifications
  • CSCS Card (desirable)
  • PASMA / IPAF certification (desirable)
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • DBS check required prior to starting
Experience
  • 2-5 years’ experience within a property maintenance environment