Handyman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Randstad UK CPE team is looking to onboard an experienced and reliable Site Handyman or Painter for a short-term, intensive contract on our busy new build residential development in Oxford.

• Job Title
  :
  Site Handyman/Painter
• Location
  :
  Oxford, OX3
• Contract Type
  :
  Temporary
• Pay Rate
  : £19.00 - £20.00 per hour

This is a crucial, fast-paced role focused on snagging, making good, and performing general repairs to ensure properties are completed to the high standards and are ready for handover.

• Minor repairs to architraves, skirting boards, doors, and general timber work.
• Patch painting, touching up, filling small cracks/holes, and basic making good.
• Snagging plots.
• Replacing cracked or chipped wall/floor tiles, and re‑grouting.
• Fixing minor leaks, re‑sealing baths/showers, and re‑masticing.
• Responding to and resolving issues identified on handover lists.
• Assisting the Site Manager with general maintenance and ensuring the site compound and welfare areas are kept tidy and safe.
• Adhering strictly to all site safety rules and procedures, including the safe use of all tools and equipment.

• Valid CSCS Card
• Handyman or Multi‑Trade Operative experience on new build residential construction sites.
• Ability to perform multiple trades (e.g., carpentry, painting, basic plumbing/tiling, installation of spouts).
• Must have own full set of hand tools and basic power tools.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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