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Handyman​/Multi Trades

Job in Ipswich, Suffolk County, IP1, England, UK
Listing for: Hays Construction and Property
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-07-28
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Building Maintenance, General Labor, Plumber, Carpentry
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 - 22 GBP Hourly GBP 18.00 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Handyman / Multi Trades

Handyman Social Housing Maintenance
18.00 - 22.00 per hour Ongoing Contract Immediate Start Available


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Handyman to join a busy social housing maintenance team carrying out repairs and upkeep across residential properties.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing work with a well-established contractor delivering maintenance services to housing association and local authority properties.

The Role
As a Handyman, you will be responsible for completing a wide range of general maintenance and repair tasks within occupied and void properties. You will ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while providing excellent customer service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out general building repairs and maintenance
  • Basic carpentry repairs including doors, locks, skirting and ironmongery
  • Minor plumbing repairs such as changing taps and fixing leaks
  • Patch plastering and making good
  • Painting and decorating touch-ups
  • Fitting and replacing fixtures and fittings
  • Completing reactive maintenance and planned works

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Handyman, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker or Multi Skilled Operative
  • Experience working within social housing, housing maintenance, facilities management or property services
  • Good all-round maintenance knowledge
  • Ability to undertake a variety of basic trade tasks
  • Own tools preferred
  • Strong customer service skills

What's on Offer?

  • 18.00 - 22.00 per hour
  • Ongoing contract
  • Weekly pay
  • Full-time hours
  • Immediate start available
  • Long-term opportunity with a reputable maintenance contractor

If you are an experienced Handyman looking for an ongoing contract within the social housing sector, apply today for immediate consideration.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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