How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Handyperson
Handyperson – Rainham, London
Location: Rainham – London Salary: Up to £33,194.87 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
About the Role
We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Handyperson to join our Repairs and Maintenance team after recent internal promotion. This is a hands-on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You’ll assist in maintaining our properties against damp and mould, performing a range of maintenance tasks to high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the damp & mould team with mould prevention
- Install fixtures, including curtains, blinds, and door handles, with attention to detail
- Perform painting and decorating tasks requiring organisation and presentation
- Fix leaking waste pipes and carry out minor plumbing repairs
- Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms, ensuring safety standards
- Support cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided)
- Work collaboratively in the Repairs and Maintenance team, prioritising reliability and teamwork
- Deliver excellent customer service with a professional and customer-focused attitude
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents, using clear verbal and interpersonal skills
- Solve problems independently with confidence and initiative
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and cost control
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential Criteria
- Experience dealing with damp and mould issues
- General handyperson/maintenance experience
- Experience carrying out UPVC window and door repairs
- Full UK driving licence
- Ownership of basic hand tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
- Experience in window repairs and maintenance
Benefits on Offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day (tattoo fundraiser celebration)
- Volunteering Leave – paid community support time
- Mears Rewards – exclusive discounts including:
- Up to 10% off groceries
- Holidays promotions
- Eye test vouchers
- Share save scheme, among other perks
- Family-friendly policies
- Access to EAP Counselling
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social mobility initiatives
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Note: Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Company Commitment
At Mears, we pride ourselves on an inclusive environment and value diversity. We are: 🔸 A Disability Confident employer 🔸 Committed to the Armed Forces Covenant 🔸 Recognised with the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme 🔸 Hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership
We encourage candidates to share optional background information during the application process to ensure social mobility opportunities for all.
Apply now or contact Olivia Elias at olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk for support through the process.
Help available every step of the way!
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills