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Painter & Decorator (Student Accommodation) Location: London Start Date: 24th August 2026 Contract Length: Temporary Assignment Until October 2026 Pay Rate: 15.44 per hour PAYE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday (5 days out of 7) The Role We are currently recruiting for a Painter & Decorator / Maintenance Operative to join a busy student accommodation site in London on a temporary 1-month contract. This is a hands-on role ideal for an experienced painter and decorator who also has basic DIY and maintenance skills. You will play a key role in preparing rooms and communal areas to a high standard, ensuring residents enjoy a clean, safe, and well-presented living environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out painting and decorating works across student bedrooms, communal areas, and shared facilities. Prepare surfaces including sanding, filling, and minor repair work before painting. Complete touch-ups, redecoration projects, and refresh works to maintain the appearance of the property. Undertake basic DIY and general maintenance tasks. Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance issues. Ensure work areas are kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times. Update completed works using internal systems where required. Deliver excellent customer service when interacting with residents and site staff. Support the wider facilities team with general upkeep of the accommodation. Requirements Previous experience as a Painter & Decorator, Multi-Trade Operative, Handyperson, or Maintenance Operative. Strong painting and decorating skills with experience of surface preparation, filling, sanding, and finishing work. Basic DIY and maintenance skills, including minor repairs and general handyman duties. Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively. Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work. Comfortable using a mobile device or tablet to update jobs. Friendly and professional approach with good communication skills. What's on Offer? Competitive pay of 15.44 per hour PAYE Immediate start from 24th August 2026 Short-term opportunity with a well-established student accommodation provider Friendly and supportive working environment Opportunity to gain experience within a fast-paced facilities team If you're an experienced Painter & Decorator with practical DIY skills and are available for an immediate temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Handyman - Margate Are you an experienced handyman looking for a new opportunity in Margate? Valid CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Own tools and equipment Strong experience in general maintenance, repairs, and building work Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and time management skills If you are interested in these roles, please apply or call/text Finlay on (phone number removed) PLEASE NOTE mobile numbers often get removed from adverts so please see the written number here - (zero seven five one zero five seven four five three zero)

Multi Skilled Operative / Multi Trade Operative Location: Alton, Hampshire Salary: 38,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Our client is looking for an experienced Multi Skilled / Multi Trade Operative to join their operational delivery team. This is a permanent, hands-on opportunity for an experienced tradesperson with a strong practical background in building works, refurbishment, repairs and general maintenance. The role offers a varied workload across commercial, Government and public sector properties, with no two days necessarily being the same. You will carry out a broad range of practical building works, work independently across client sites and take ownership of completing tasks to a high standard. The Role Typical works may include: Carpentry repairs and installations Tiling and flooring repairs Painting and decorating Brickwork and general building repairs Fencing and gate repairs Basic plumbing Making good and remedial works Minor refurbishment and general building maintenance The role would suit someone with a strong core trade or practical construction background who is comfortable undertaking a variety of building works. You do not need to be experienced across every trade. About You We would be interested in candidates from backgrounds including: Multi Trade / Multi Skilled Operative Multi Trader Carpenter / Joiner Building Operative Building Maintenance Property Maintenance General Builder / Handyman You should be confident working independently, using your own initiative and finding practical solutions to problems on site. Reliability, communication and a professional approach are essential. Working Area The role involves regular travel across Surrey, London and the wider South East, so candidates must be comfortable travelling between sites. A full UK driving licence is essential. Training & Development The company provides ongoing training and development, which may include, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height, PASMA and IPAF. Qualifications Essential - Full UK Driving Licence Desirable, but not essential: NVQ or City & Guilds, Carpentry / Joinery qualification, CSCS Card, First Aid, PASMA and IPAF. Relevant practical experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications. Package 38,000 per annum Company vehicle Fuel card Mobile phone Company workwear & PPE Pension scheme Life assurance 28 days' holiday including bank holidays Ongoing training and development Due to the nature of the clients and projects, successful candidates may be required to undergo security vetting for certain sites. If you are an experienced Multi Trader, Carpenter, Building Operative, Property Maintenance Operative or Multi Skilled Operative looking for a permanent position with a varied workload and long-term development, we would be keen to hear from you.

Multi Skilled Operative / Multi Trade Operative Location: Croydon, London Salary: 38,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Our client is looking for an experienced Multi Skilled / Multi Trade Operative to join their operational delivery team. This is a permanent, hands-on opportunity for an experienced tradesperson with a strong practical background in building works, refurbishment, repairs and general maintenance. The role offers a varied workload across commercial, Government and public sector properties. You will attend different client sites, carrying out practical building and maintenance works and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish. The Role Typical works may include: Carpentry repairs and installations Tiling and flooring repairs Painting and decorating Brickwork and general building repairs Fencing and gate repairs Basic plumbing Making good and remedial works Minor refurbishment and general building maintenance We are not expecting candidates to be experienced across every trade. We are particularly interested in people with a strong core trade or practical construction background who are confident turning their hand to a variety of building works. About You The role would suit candidates from backgrounds including: Multi Trade / Multi Skilled Operative Multi Trader Carpenter / Joiner Building Operative Building Maintenance Property Maintenance General Builder / Handyman You should be confident working independently, using your own initiative and finding practical solutions to problems on site. Reliability, communication and professionalism are extremely important, as you will be representing the company directly when working at client premises. Working Area The role involves regular travel across London and the surrounding Home Counties, with the wider coverage including areas of Surrey, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent. Candidates should be comfortable travelling between different client sites and hold a full UK driving licence. Training & Development A comprehensive training programme is provided, with training potentially including: First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height, PASMA and IPAF. Further industry-specific training will be provided where required. Qualifications Essential: Full UK Driving Licence Desirable, but not essential: NVQ or City & Guilds qualification, Carpentry / Joinery qualification, CSCS Card, First Aid, PASMA and IPAF. Relevant practical experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications. Package 38,000 per annum Company vehicle Fuel card Mobile phone Company workwear & PPE Pension scheme Life assurance 28 days' holiday including bank holidays Ongoing training and development Due to the nature of the clients and projects, successful candidates may be required to undergo security vetting for certain sites. If you are an experienced Multi Trader, Carpenter, Building Operative, Property Maintenance Operative or Multi Skilled Operative looking for a permanent position with a varied workload and long-term development, we would be keen to hear from you.

Maintenance Handyperson Job Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate or notice period Industry: Maintenance Location: Mobile (Greater Manchester area) Salary: 27,050 + holidays, pension, company vehicle, fuel card. (Overtime and on call available) HIGH SECURITY VETTING CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED. Job Description: I am currently working with an large Facilities Management company that are looking for a Mobile Maintenance Handyperson to cover planned and preventative maintenance on 16 buildings in Greater Manchester. Our client is looking for an experienced handyperson with maintenance experience to join their team. Working hours: 40 hours a week 8am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Overtime and On call available. Daily responsibilities will include: Planned and preventative maintenance Fabric duties Diagnosing and rectifying fabric faults Carrying out work safely and efficiently Building relationships with clients on site Requirements for the role Experienced Maintenance Handyman PPM experience Driving License Good customer care skills On offer is a competitive salary of 27,050. Overtime and On call also available. There is also opportunities to progress within the company. If interested or want to hear more, please send your CV Key terms: Maintenance, Facilities Management, Greater Manchester

Handyman - Holborn Are you an experienced handyman looking for a new opportunity in Holborn ? Valid CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Own tools and equipment Strong experience in general maintenance, repairs, and building work Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and time management skills If you are interested in these roles, please apply or call/text Finlay on (phone number removed) PLEASE NOTE mobile numbers often get removed from adverts so please see the written number here - (zero seven five one zero five seven four five three zero)

Fabric Engineer About the Role RG Setsquare is recruiting on behalf of a well-established building services and facilities management contractor for an experienced Fabric Engineer to join their team on a high-profile hard FM contract. This is a genuinely interesting role - you will be working on a contract that delivers service and maintenance to large public sector sites, covering locations from Grantham and Newark through to Retford. It's a mobile, varied position with a mix of planned and reactive fabric maintenance, small works, and multi-discipline tasks across live transport environments. The package includes a salary of 32,000 - 34,000, company van, fuel card, and an on-call allowance of 100 per week when on the rota (approximately one in five weeks). Location requirement: Candidates must live within 10 miles of either Retford, Newark, Lincoln, or Grantham. What You'll Be Doing Completing all delegated reactive works orders and PPMs within contract-defined SLAs and KPIs Carrying out a wide range of fabric maintenance and small works tasks - including basic plumbing, carpentry, plastering, decorating, and general handyman works Performing fire alarm tests and emergency lighting flick tests as part of the planned maintenance schedule Carrying out water temperature checks and water flushing in line with Legionella compliance requirements Working as part of a dynamic two-person team alongside an electrician on jobs requiring dual trade attendance Communicating daily with the helpdesk and supervisor on the status of PPM and reactive tasks Keeping all site logbooks accurate and up to date Ensuring the client, customer, and team are kept informed through regular feedback and updates Delivering a high standard of customer service at all times - you will be working in live, public-facing transport environments Adhering to company Health & Safety policy and all site-specific requirements at all times What We're Looking For Essential: Time-served fabric engineer with a background in property maintenance or mobile engineering Demonstrable competency across building services fabric trades - carpentry, plastering, decorating, and basic plumbing as a minimum Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance within a commercial or FM environment Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team Strong customer service skills - you will be representing the business in a client-facing, public environment Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to update helpdesks, supervisors, and clients clearly Solid understanding of Health & Safety best practice Full UK Driving Licence Live ideally between Grantham and Newark or Grantham and Lincoln Please note: all relevant training will be provided to the right candidate - if you have the core fabric skills and the right attitude, our client will support the rest. About Our Client Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised building services and FM contractor with over 40 years of trading history and a head office based in London. With expertise spanning M&E, FM, design, and construction, they operate across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, health, and transport - with hundreds of engineers and professionals across the UK. Full details of the client will be provided to shortlisted candidates. The Package 32,000 - 34,000 per annum depending on experience Company van provided Fuel card On-call allowance of 100 per week (approximately 1 in 5 weeks) All relevant training provided Permanent, stable employment on a long-standing FM contract How to Apply This vacancy is being managed by RG Setsquare. To be considered, please submit your up to date CV with work history and qualifications listed. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by our team with full information on the client, the contract, and next steps. RG Setsquare specialises in technical and FM recruitment across the UK, placing skilled trades and engineering professionals with leading contractors and service providers at every level. A varied role, a unique contract, and a contractor with real heritage. Apply now. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.