Building Maintenance Team Leader

Adecco; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking an Accommodation Maintenance Team Leader to manage maintenance across a portfolio of premium student accommodations. The role involves hands-on maintenance tasks, supervising a small team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must have a broad skill set, including plumbing and electrical experience, and possess strong organizational and leadership capabilities. A valid driver's license and vehicle access are required. Salary is between £30,000 and £35,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fuel covered

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in a maintenance role is essential.
• Ability to manage planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of hands-on maintenance tasks.
• Supervise a maintenance operative and allocate tasks.
• Carry out scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Provide high levels of customer service.

Skills

Organisation

Customer service

Basic Joinery

Plumbing

Electrical

General Building Maintenance

Leadership

Job description

Adecco are recruiting for an Accommodation Maintenance Team Leader to assist in driving the efficiency and quality of planned and reactive maintenance across a large portfolio of premium student accommodation in Manchester.

Please note, you MUST be a driver with access to a vehicle to be considered for this position.

Monday-Friday, and every other weekend (with a day off during the week when working at the weekend).

Please call Jessica at Adecco Manchester to discuss your availability if it differs from above.

Core hours 09:00-17:00.

Flexibility to attend urgent call-outs when required.

Salary dependant on experience - £30,000-£35,000.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Fuel covered.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-On Maintenance
  • Perform a wide range of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, joinery, and general repairs to a high standard.
  • Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution.
• Team Oversight
  • Supervise and support one maintenance operative, providing guidance and task allocation.
  • Ensure work is completed to a high standard and in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Planned Maintenance
  • Carry out scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance across multiple properties.
  • Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any recurring issues.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Adhere to statutory requirements and company policies for building maintenance.
  • Promote a safe working environment for yourself and your team member.
• Customer Service
  • Provide a high level of customer service whilst carrying out planned works and repairs, engaging professionally with tenants, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, and any other tenant concerns are addressed whilst in attendance.

What we're looking for

• High levels of organisation to manage the planned and reactive maintenance of a large portfolio of premium accommodation (180 properties - houses/flats/apartments)
• A people-first approach
• An extensive skill set across basic Joinery, Plumbing, Electrical and General Building Maintenance, including Painting and Decorating
• A flexible approach and the ability to attend urgent call-out's if required.
• Leadership skills to enhance the provision of maintenance across the portfolio

To discuss the role or your application, please contact Jess at Adecco Manchester.

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