handyman

Due to the versatility that comes with being a handyman, you will have multiple duties and responsibilities, including:

• installing cabinets, flooring and countertops: as a handyman, your repair fixtures like drawers or install new kitchen cabinets in residential areas. Your expertise in flooring is useful in the construction industry since you can complete the finishing work. In commercial settings, you change the flooring, install tiles, carpets or other hardwood and laminate floor coverings.
• repairing leaks and replacing structural components: as a handyman, you are in charge of building maintenance. The maintenance tasks may involve replacing structural components like beams and joists. When you notice any leaks, you need to identify and repair the source. Sometimes, you repair leaks in roofs and walls or change the insulation to prevent heat from leaving the house.
• installing plumbing fixtures: while you don't have the expertise to fix complex plumbing issues, you can resolve basic plumbing problems. For instance, you install new taps, sinks and toilets to ensure they function properly. You also repair plumbing leaks like broken water heaters and clogs in pipes.
• installing security systems: as a handyman, you install smart home security systems like alarms and doorbells in residential properties. You also install cameras and fix door locks and thermostats in a commercial setting to improve building security.
  
   

The work settings of a handyman are dependent on the job requirements. If a service company employs you, you may be required to travel to different work sites across numerous commercial and residential settings. At a residential property, you can work outside and indoors. For instance, you will work indoors if you repair fixtures, while plumbing may require checking for clogged pipes outdoors. You may need to work in mechanical rooms and basements to complete your work. Many handymen choose to work for a single facility, which could be anything from an office building to a large campus. Since most of the work is repair and maintenance, you sometimes work at heights. For instance, when you are fixing a roof, you use scaffolding to check the damage and repair or replace roofing materials.

 

As a handyman, you may work in a construction industry or service company where your colleagues include electricians, labourers and general labourers, maintenance supervisor and security systems installers. You may also work with carpenters and plumbers, as well as other specialists that could include building systems engineers, construction workers and locksmiths.

 

Since handymen work in many different positions, their work schedules differ substantially. Whether you manage your own business or work at a facility, you will likely be required to work solely on weekdays. If you manage your own company, you could offer emergency hours, which would require you to make yourself available for work in the evenings and at weekends. A handyman typically works from 9 am to 5 pm. Some employers offer part-time opportunities, but most handyman positions require full-time hours. Due to the hands-on nature of work, you will not find remote work opportunities for handymen.

 

A handyman starts as an apprentice to experienced workers. When you improve your skills and expertise, you can become a leader or supervisor for other tradespeople. After gaining extensive experience in various specialisms, you can become self-employed.

Other handymen prefer to specialise in different fields and grow their skills. For instance, you can improve your skills and knowledge in plumbing or electrical repairs and pursue other careers in repair and maintenance.

 

Finding your handyman job through Randstad provides important advantages such as:

• a wide variety of training and development opportunities
• an experienced contact person to provide help if needed
• a range of opportunities in your area
• get paid weekly or monthly, depending on the job
• temporary and permanent contracts

Want a permanent contract? A temporary job as a handyman is often a stepping stone to an attractive permanent job. Every year, thousands of people earn a permanent contract with great employers thanks to a temporary job found through Randstad. What's more, many companies recruit their permanent employees through Randstad too!

 

A handyman is a person who completes domestic repairs and simple renovations. This word comes from the idea of being "handy" or good with your hands. The work that a handyman does is less complex when compared to the tasks performed by a licenced plumber or electrician. 

 

A handyman provides a wide range of services in residential and commercial properties, from installing lighting fixtures to providing a room with a fresh coat of paint. Additional services performed by a handyman include deck repairs, door repairs, HVAC maintenance, tile replacement, drywall repairs and plumbing leak repairs. In some cases, a handyman will offer advice on larger repairs or projects they can't complete alone. 

 

The average wages of a handyman depend on the skill level and experience. For instance, a junior handyman earns between £9 to £10 hourly rates, while experienced handymen earn from £15 to £20 per hour. 

 

The cost of a handyman job depends on the service you want and its complexity. For instance, handymen who complete plumbing repairs charge different rates from those who do electrical works or flooring. 

 

Being a handyman is an occupation that involves handling repairs and maintenance projects in both residential and commercials settings. You can also work for a service company or become self-employed.

 

Applying for a handyman job is easy: create a Randstad profile and search our job offers for vacancies in your area. Then simply send us your CV and cover letter. Need help with your application? Check out all our job search tips here!