The Handy Squad Limited.
Unit 17 Sulivan Enterprise Centre, Sulivan Road , London, SW6 3DJ.
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Application Form
Our story
Who are we?
The Handy Squad is a company based in Central London that aims at providing a reliable, affordable and professional maintenance service to residential and commercial customers.
What do we do?
We take care of small maintenance jobs around the home and office. We focus on odd jobs as well as carpentry, plumbing/heating, electrical and decorating work.
Why do we do it?
· We believe that maintenance and repair tradesmen in this country (and in general) are not held in high regard: they are seen as being unpunctual despite requiring the customer to wait in all day; they are also seen as being extremely expensive
· We believe that many specialist tradesmen often only wish to take care of “well paying” problems in their specific trade and are less helpful in taking care of the smaller jobs
· We believe that a large proportion of home/business owners in London lack the time, skills or inclination to keep on top of the many odd jobs that crop up each month
There is therefore high demand for a reliable, punctual service with a focus on small jobs.
How you can help
What do we want?
· friendly, presentable people with good communication skills
· ability and confidence to work alone
· resident in a London post code (our office is in Fulham, SW6)
· high scores in the relevant areas on page 4 of this form (however, you don’t need to be able to do all the tasks to be a member of the Squad)
· willingness to work 5 x 9-hour shifts per week (Mon-Sat)
· willingness to work 1 x evening shift per week (12pm-9pm)
· full UK driving licence (it must be a UK licence for insurance purposes)
· ability and willingness to ride our 125cc scooters if you are applying for a scooter position
What do we offer?
· Top rates of pay and bonus
· Long term positions
· Job security
Instructions
1. You must complete the rest of this form in full, even if you also send us your CV
2. Do not send us pages 1-3 of this form!
3. Ensure that the subject line of your email contains
a. the job reference number from the advert
b. the position you are applying for (e.g. handyman, plumber, PAT tester etc.)
4. Email the form to
Application Form
Job reference (if responding to advert):Position (e.g. handyman, plumber, electrician, PAT tester etc.):
Vehicle preference (scooter or van):
Are you happy to use your own vehicle?
Availability (e.g. now, 2 weeks notice etc.):
Personal details
Surname:First name (s):
Address:
Post code:
Mobile telephone number:
Email address:
Marital status:
Nationality:
If non-EU passport holder, how long are you entitled to work in the UK?
Driver status (please check all boxes that apply by double clicking on each box and selecting the “checked” box under default value): / full UK motorcycle license
UK CBT
full UK car license
Other………………………………………………….
Task list
Please insert proficiency scores in ALL boxes:
1 = No problem; 2 = Some experience; 3 = Some knowledge; 4 = Not yet; 5 = No chance!
General Handyman skills / Install outside tapFix loo seat so it stays up! / Plumb in sinks
Hang pictures, mirrors, curtain rails / Drain washing machines
Hang plasma TVs on plasterboard walls / Install insinkerator
Drill through different surfaces / Central heating fault finding
Attach fixings to different surfaces / Decorating skills
Adjust window/door catches/locks / Interior painting
Free up windows, doors / Exterior painting
Mend/change locks/bolts / Understanding different paints and surfaces
Assemble flat-packed furniture / Make good holes / cracks
Lay carpets / Plastering (patch only)
Lifting/shifting / Grouting
Carpentry skills / Siliconing
Lay laminate flooring / Wall tiling
Fit floorboards / Floor tiling
Re-hang windows, doors / Wall papering
Hang door (from scratch) / Fix damp
Fix window and door frames / Electric skills
Construct bookshelves / PAT testing C&G 2377 (Y/N)
Fit skirting boards / Testing & inspection C&G 2391 (Y/N)
Replace sash cords / Understanding of Part P
Install cat flaps / Change light fitting
Plumbing/Heating skills / Replace transformer
Gas Safe Registration (Y/N) / Install extractor fan
Fix flush on toilets / Install electric smoke alarm
Fix dripping taps / Change ordinary switch to dimmer
Fix leaking pipes / Add spur socket
Bleed radiators / Install electric towel rail
Replace radiators / Change halogen bulb
Change taps / Install electric doorbell
Plumb in washing machines / Connect electric cooker
Freeze pipes to insert isolating valve / Install 2-way switch
Free airlock in system / Fault finding
Qualifications (if any!)
Please write down any qualifications you might have.
Trade
Academic
Other
Work history and relevant experience
Please list most recent first
Name and address / Start / End / Wage / Type of work done / Reasons for leavingSummary
Why do you want to work for the Handy Squad?
We all have weaknesses. What are yours?
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