Caretaker - General Maintenance – Student Accommodation - Nottingham Two

Student Roost; Nottingham; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

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Student Roost is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for Nottingham Two, responsible for building maintenance, safety checks, and coordinating with third-party contractors. You will play a key role in delivering a safe, well-maintained living environment for residents.

The role emphasises practical problem-solving, teamwork, and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks, including reporting and compliance using digital tools. We welcome applicants who value inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• People-oriented with strong customer service focus.
• Able to work in a team and follow process for safety.
• Comfortable using mobile apps for reporting and inspections.
• Willingness to learn electrical maintenance techniques (training provided).

Mansioni

• Health, safety and compliance checks.
• Reactive maintenance tasks.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Redecoration.
• Use tech for reporting and compliance.
• Escort third-party contractors.
• Debt management (situational).
• Supportive culture and opportunities for career growth.

Conoscenze

People Person

Resident experience

Team player

Tech savvy

Organised & detail-oriented

Strong communication

Health & Safety

Quick learner

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Caretaker - General Maintenance – Student Accommodation - Nottingham Two

Caretaker

Hours: Average of 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, 8am to 8pm.

About Student Roost

Student living is about so much more than just a room, it’s about feeling at home. As a Caretaker at Student Roost, you are involved in all aspects of building maintenance, from carrying out small repairs to escorting third-party contractors to any issues within your building. You will also take the lead on compliance checks with your keen eye for detail and precise reporting skills. And just as you care for our buildings and the people within them, we’ll take care of you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Health & Safety and Compliance Checks
• Reactive Maintenance repairs
• Grounds Maintenance
• Redecoration
• Using Tech to assist in reporting and compliance
• Debt Management
• Inclusive & Supporting Culture
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Team Experience
• More Than Just a Job
• Benefits That Support You – see here for more detail
• Escorting Third-Party contractors

What We’re Looking For:

We’re not just looking for experience, we’re looking for the right attitude!

Skills & Qualities

• A People Person – friendly, approachable, and great at building relationships.
• Confident providing exceptional resident experience through tackling maintenance head on
• A team player who thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Tech savvy – ability to learn new systems quickly and comfortable using mobile apps to process information
• Organised and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable with following process, with a dedication to Health and Safety
• Resilient, with the ability to get stuck in with messy jobs such as drain blockages and bin store management.
• Solutions orientated, with the ability to think on your feet.
• Electrical training will be provided however any additional maintenance qualifications are welcomed, but not essential.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. We recognise that everyone’s needs are different, and we encourage candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role to get in touch with us to discuss their requirements.

If you are passionate about procurement, highly organised, and committed to working in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note that as part of our safety-first culture, this role is subject to a Basic DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.

Caretaker - General Maintenance – Student Accommodation - Nottingham Two