Handyman

Enjoy a temp-to-perm opportunity, up to 30 days annual leave, healthcare benefits, matched pension contributions, and excellent training opportunities. As a Handyman, you'll play a key role in maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming residential buildings in Birmingham, helping tenants feel proud of where they live every day.
This opportunity is with a well-respected housing provider that puts tenants at the heart of everything it does. Working across three residential buildings in Birmingham City Centre, you'll join a supportive Neighbourhood Services team and enjoy a varied, hands-on role where you can make a visible difference to people's lives.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has worked as a Handyman, Property Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Estate Operative, Building Maintenance Technician, Facilities Operative, or in a similar maintenance role.
As a Handyman, you will be:
Carrying out scheduled building safety checks and inspections
Completing a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks across communal areas
Undertaking basic carpentry, painting, decorating, and general property upkeep
Responding to maintenance issues to ensure buildings remain safe and well-presented
Removing rubbish, hazards, and waste from communal areas
Supporting basic gardening and external maintenance duties
Reporting and monitoring communal repairs and maintenance requirements
Working closely with contractors, tenants, and colleagues to maintain high service standards
Supporting continuous improvements across the residential buildingsI'd love to speak to anyone who has:
Experience delivering excellent customer service
Previous experience as a Handyman, Caretaker, Maintenance Operative, or in a similar practical role
Confidence working with tenants, contractors, and colleagues
Experience carrying out routine inspections and following health and safety procedures
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively
Basic IT skills for recording inspections and maintenance updates
A full UK driving licence
Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and safe working practices, or a willingness to learn
Experience within housing, property maintenance, facilities management, or construction environmentsThis Handyman role is offering the following benefits:
Monday to Friday working pattern with no evenings or weekends
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave
Annual leave increasing to 30 days with service
Access to employee discounts through the Rewards Portal
Matched pension contributions up to 8%
Life Assurance
Medicash healthcare benefits
Ongoing training, qualifications, and career development opportunities
Opportunity to work for an organisation recognised as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work employerLocation & Travel Based in Birmingham City Centre, this role is easily accessible by public transport, with Birmingham New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill stations all within easy reach. The city also benefits from excellent road links via the A38, A45, M5, and M6, making commuting straightforward from surrounding areas.
If this Handyman role sounds like something you'd be interested in, apply now