Damp Proofing jobs in Underwood

Skilled Handyman / Property Maintenance Contractor — Self-Employed

Smart Corporate Stays | Chesterfield and surrounding areasHours: Approximately 16 to 40 hours per week up to full-time equivalent, depending on workload and agreed availabilityRate: Negotiable depending on skills and experience, with out-of-hours call-out rates agreed separately

Smart Corporate Stays is looking for a competent, highly skilled and reliable self-employed handyman to maintain our serviced accommodation, rental properties and vacant buildings.

You must be practical, resourceful and confident resolving maintenance problems independently. Your own transport and tools, flexible working hours and availability for agreed evening and weekend emergency call-outs are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Property maintenance and inspections: Inspect properties, identify faults, complete repairs and carry out preventative maintenance.
• Plumbing and leaks: Repair showers, taps, toilets and minor plumbing faults; investigate and resolve water leaks.
• Heating controls: Set up and troubleshoot Nest thermostats, heating schedules and temperature controls.
• Electrical work: Complete minor repairs within your qualifications and competence, referring specialist work to a qualified electrician.
• Joinery and furniture: Repair doors, locks, cupboards and fittings; assemble and repair furniture.
• Damp and mould: Investigate underlying causes and undertake appropriate damp-proofing, treatment and remedial work within your expertise.
• Decorating: Paint, fill, seal and make good after repairs.
• Gardening: Mow lawns, weed, trim hedges and maintain tidy outdoor spaces.
• Rubbish removal: Clear unwanted furniture, waste and debris and arrange appropriate disposal.
• Vacant building and site security: Identify security risks, board up broken windows, secure damaged doors and access points, and fit or repair locks, boarding and temporary fencing.
• Emergency cleaning: Help with urgent cleaning and preparing properties for guests when required.
• Reporting: Provide clear progress updates, photographs and details of further work needed.

You will be expected to work respectfully around guests and leave each property clean, safe and secure.

Additional experience — an advantage

Experience in construction or refurbishment project coordination would be beneficial, including:

• Scheduling contractors and tradespeople.
• Sourcing materials and monitoring costs.
• Tracking progress, deadlines and quality of work.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications, including for our Elm Tree Inn property, and liaising with planning professionals and the local authority.
• Securing vacant buildings and construction sites against unauthorised access, theft and vandalism.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience across several property maintenance trades.
• Strong practical skills, attention to detail and pride in your workmanship.
• Ability to diagnose problems, prioritise urgent jobs and work independently.
• Reliability, good communication and a helpful, professional attitude.
• Willingness to assist with varied maintenance, cleaning and outdoor tasks.
• A valid driving licence, your own reliable transport and suitable tools.
• Appropriate public liability insurance.
• Relevant waste carrier registration where required.
• Flexibility to cover agreed evening and weekend call-outs.

Experience maintaining serviced accommodation, hotels or rental properties would be an advantage.

What we offer

• Varied work across a growing property business.
• Potential for regular, ongoing assignments.
• Flexible scheduling for planned maintenance.
• Agreed rates for routine work and emergency call-outs.

How to apply

Please send your CV or a brief summary of your experience, stating:

• Your location, practical skills and relevant qualifications.
• Your availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Your expected hourly or day rate and emergency call-out charges.
• Details of your transport, tools and insurance.

Please include examples or photographs of previous work where available.

Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person