Handymans for hire in Colchester

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    146

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Maintenance
    7%
    Communication Skills
    7%
    Minor Repairs
    4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    57%
    Vocational or technical training
    37%
    Bachelor's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    Less than a year
    10%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Costa Coffee
    • Sanctuary Group
    • Bannatyne Health Club & Spa
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    More than 5 years
    43%

Browse Indeed's database of 146 profiles for Handymans in Colchester

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Handyman: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £48,709 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £39,928 – £59,421 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • General Maintenance, Construction Site, Labourer/Skilled Labourer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving LicenceCSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficePower ToolsProductivity SoftwareMaintenanceRepair, Maintenance and Installation Experience
  • Carpenter

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateDriving LicenceAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCarpentryWoodworkingFirst Fix CarpentryConstruction ExperiencePower Tools
  • Self-Employed Carpenter & Shop Fitter

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSMobile Elevating Work PlatformsJoineryIPAF

    Skills

    CarpentryJoineryWoodworkingContruction PaintingMaintenanceElectrical Experience
  • Maintenance / Facilities Assistant / Caretaker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsFacilities ManagementFacilities MaintenanceFrenchElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical Experience
  • Part-time

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPower ToolsHand ToolsCuttingWoodworking
  • Carpenter

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate of Higher EducationCarpentryDriving LicenceMathematicsWoodworkingJoinery+4 more

    Skills

    CarpentrySalesPlumbingDrivingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets

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What skills do handymans tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a handyman include: maintenance, communication skills and minor repairs.

What licenses or certifications are common for handymans?

Common licenses or certifications for handymans include: Driving Licence, CSCS and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to handymans?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to handymans include: carpenter, maintenance / facilities assistant / caretaker and production operator.

What level of education is common for a handyman?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a handyman in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a handyman?

Most handymans have 14 years of professional experience.

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