Handyman & Electrical maintenance operative

Handyman & Electrical Maintenance Operative

Position: Handyman & Electrical Maintenance Operative
Client Sector: Property Management / Housing Association
Location: Feltham
Remuneration: 17.00 - 20.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing Contract
Commencement: Immediate Start
Mobility: Full driving licence not required, but highly favourable

Position Overview
On behalf of our client, a leading property services provider, we are seeking a skilled and professional Handyman & Electrical Maintenance Operative for an immediate start in Feltham. This role focuses on executing high-quality general handyman repairs and planned property maintenance across local sites, alongside performing minor, non-statutory electrical works. The ideal candidate will combine technical competency with a strong commitment to health, safety, and professional candidate-client relations.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Compliance (Minor Works)

• Installations: Replace light fittings, lamps, bulbs, LED systems, and ceiling pendants.
• Component Repairs: Renew damaged switches, socket outlets, fused spurs, and electrical faceplates.
• Safety & Testing: Safely isolate circuits prior to works, and utilise voltage/socket testers for basic fault diagnosis.
• Pre-Tenancy Checks: Conduct routine electrical safety inspections ahead of new resident move-ins.
• Life Safety Systems: Install, test, and replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
• Escalation: Identify complex issues and report faults requiring a fully qualified Electrician.

Building & Property Maintenance

• General Upkeep: Carry out essential general handyman repairs and planned property maintenance across multiple locations.
• Fabric Repairs: Repair damaged plasterboard and surfaces using fillers ahead of redecoration.
• Painting & Decorating: Apply high-quality finishes to walls, ceilings, woodwork, and communal spaces.
• Carpentry Maintenance: Install and repair doors, locks, handles, shelving, architraves, and skirting boards.
• Plumbing Operations: Resolve minor plumbing issues, including unblocking sinks, replacing taps, fitting shower heads, and renewing silicone seals.
• Ventilation: Replace kitchen and bathroom extractor fans as authorised.

Operational Efficiency & Safety

• Inspections: Conduct proactive building surveys to identify and log maintenance defects.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to risk assessments, safe systems of work, and health and safety legislation.
• Stakeholder Relations: Liaise professionally with housing officers, external contractors, and residents.
• Asset Care: Safely operate power tools and maintain all equipment and vehicles in pristine condition.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a multi-trade maintenance, caretaking, or housing sector role.
• Demonstrated capability to safely isolate electrical circuits and perform minor accessory swaps.
• Strong communication and customer service skills within occupied residential environments.
• While a full driving licence is not mandatory, the ability to commute between local sites efficiently is highly advantageous.