Handyman (HANDUR)

Overview

Reference
HANDUR

Salary
£20 - £20/hour

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North East England -- County Durham -- Durham

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
07 August 2025


Job Title: Handyman
Location: Durham
Rate: £20 per hour (CIS)
Contract Type: Temporary 3 weeks plus
Working Hours: Monday – Friday
Start Date: Immediate

About the Handyman Role

We are working with a leading provider of student accommodation who are preparing for their next intake of students. They are currently looking for a skilled and reliable Handyman to join their team on a temporary basis to help with essential maintenance and room preparations.

Handyman Key Responsibilities

  • Basic plumbing repairs (e.g. fixing toilet flushes and taps)
  • Replacing lightbulbs
  • Assembling and moving furniture, including mattresses
  • Replacing mattresses as needed
  • Touch-up painting and room decoration
  • Cleaning and preparing rooms for new tenants
  • Identifying and reporting any maintenance issues
  • Shower head replacement and general minor repairs
  • Silo coning tasks
  • Supporting the maintenance team with other ad hoc duties

Handyman Requirements

  • Previous experience in a maintenance or handyman role
  • Background in student accommodation, property management, Build to Rent, or hospitality is desirable
  • Confident working independently and handling a variety of repair tasks
  • Own tools preferred
  • Must be available for an immediate start

If you're a dependable Handyman with a strong work ethic and relevant experience, apply online now to join a great team and help get the accommodation ready for the new student term.


Contact information

Sarah-Jane Neild