{"id":62773,"date":"2026-08-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/handy-man\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T03:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T02:22:37","slug":"handy-man","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/handy-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Handy Man"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Handyperson (Student Accommodation)<\/strong><br \/><strong>Location: London<\/strong><br \/><strong>Start Date: 24th August 2026<\/strong><br \/><strong>Contract Length: approx. 4 weeks Temporary Assignment<\/strong><br \/><strong>Pay Rate: \u00a315.44 per hour PAYE<\/strong><br \/><strong>Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are seeking a reliable and practical <strong>Handyperson<\/strong> to join a busy student accommodation site in London on a temporary assignment.<\/p>\n<p>This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone with strong all-round maintenance skills who enjoys fixing problems, carrying out repairs, and helping keep a building safe, presentable, and running smoothly. 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