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Property Maintenance Technician

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Property Maintenance Technician
Handyman / Property Maintenance Operative
Location: South West London (covering properties across London) Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Holiday entitlement: 20 days + Bank Holidays
About the Role
Looking for a stable, long-term role where no two days are the same?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing residential property business that manages a large portfolio of HMOs and shared living accommodation primarily across South West London. Due to continued growth, they’re looking for an experienced Property Maintenance Operative to join their close-knit team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who:
- Enjoys variety in their work
- Takes pride in their workmanship
- Seeks the stability of a permanent Monday to Friday role with fixed working hours
The Role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of residential properties, carrying out a mixture of planned and reactive maintenance. Your day will be organised in advance, with jobs scheduled for you, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality repairs and excellent service.
This role is about much more than simply fixing problems. The team are looking for someone who can:
- Identify the root cause of maintenance issues
- Recommend practical solutions
- Communicate clearly with the Property Management team to help keep their portfolio running efficiently
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Key Responsibilities
Every day will involve visiting several properties and carrying out a wide variety of maintenance tasks, including:
- General property maintenance and repairs
- Basic plumbing, carpentry and decorating
- Patch repairs, silicone works and room refreshes between tenancies
- Replacing fixtures and fittings, including:
- Locks
- Door handles
- Shower heads
- Toilet seats
- Blinds
- Furniture
- Light fittings
- Diagnosing maintenance issues and advising on the most appropriate solution
- Completing clear reports with photographs and videos using the company’s maintenance system
- Liaising professionally with:
- Residents
- Landlords
- Contractors
- Council inspectors
- Identifying maintenance concerns related to HMO compliance, including:
- Fire doors
- Communal areas
About You
You’ll already have experience working within property maintenance, facilities or a multi-trade environment and be confident:
- Working independently across multiple locations
- Following structured daily workloads with jobs planned in advance
Additionally, you’ll have:
- At least two years’ experience in:
- A handyman
- Maintenance
- Multi-trade role
- Strong all-round maintenance skills across:
- Carpentry
- Decorating
- Basic plumbing
- Excellent problem-solving ability and a proactive approach
- The ability to assess issues and recommend solutions rather than just carry out repairs
- Strong communication skills, with a professional and customer-focused manner
- Good organisation and time management
- A full UK driving licence


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Bonus points for experience in:
- HMOs
- Residential lettings
- Fire doors and general property compliance
What We Offer
- £35,000–£40,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Monday to Friday working hours (9am–6pm)
- No weekend working
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Company vehicle provided during working hours
- Fuel allowance
- Company mobile phone
- Structured daily workload with jobs planned in advance
- A supportive team environment with ongoing guidance from experienced property professionals
- A stable, long-term opportunity with a growing residential property business
If you’re someone who:
- Enjoys practical problem-solving
- Takes pride in delivering high standards
- Wants to join a business where your experience and initiative will genuinely be valued
We’d love to hear from you.
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