Multi Trade Operative - Handyperson

Handyperson / Multi-Skilled Site Operative Central London Location: Central London Hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am5:00pm Duration: Temporary until late autumn Sector: Major school refurbishment project We are looking for a…

Pay rate £18 – £22/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 18 August 2026

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Handyperson / Multi-Skilled Site Operative Central London

Location: Central London
Hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am5:00pm
Duration: Temporary until late autumn
Sector: Major school refurbishment project

We are looking for a reliable, multi-skilled Handyperson / Site Operative to join a busy school refurbishment project in Central London.

This is a bridge role between the labouring team and skilled trades, helping keep the project moving by picking up the smaller works and scope gaps that sit between different trades.

The Role

You will be working as part of the site team, carrying out a variety of general building, maintenance and making-good tasks. The role would suit someone who is practical, adaptable and confident tackling different jobs as they arise.

Typical duties will include:

General builders works and minor construction tasks
Minor repairs and maintenance
Installing and forming service holes / access openings
Making good and remedial works
Basic carpentry and general fixing
Assisting trades where required
Picking up small works and tasks that fall between different trades
General snagging and finishing works
Keeping work areas tidy and safe
Working closely with site management and the wider project team
About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced working as a Handyperson, Multi-Skilled Operative, Maintenance Operative or similar
Practical and able to turn their hand to a variety of tasks
Comfortable working on a busy construction or refurbishment site
Able to work independently and use their initiative
Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
Flexible in their approach and happy to help wherever needed
Able to communicate effectively with trades, labourers and site management
construction/refurbishment background is preferred, along with experience of general builders works, repairs and making-good.
CSCS card essential

Project & Hours

This is a temporary position running through to late autumn, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am5:00pm, on a busy school refurbishment project in Central London.

If you're a hands-on, versatile operative who enjoys variety and being the person who can sort the job out when something falls between trades, we'd like to hear from you.

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