Caretaker – Student Accommodation- The Summit

Student Roost; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive & Supporting Culture

Opportunities for Career Growth

Benefits That Support You

Job summary

Student Roost in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for The Summit, overseeing building maintenance and resident safety.

You will handle repairs, supervise contractors, and conduct compliance checks with reporting accuracy, contributing to a safe, welcoming home for students.

This role offers frontline facilities work, a DBS check, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive, inclusive culture at Student Roost.

Qualifications

• Must have a personable attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional resident experiences and handle maintenance head-on.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative mindset, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety and Compliance Checks
• Reactive maintenance repairs
• Grounds maintenance and redecorations as needed
• Using tech for reporting and compliance
• Escort third-party contractors as required
• Debt management and stakeholder coordination

Skills

People person

Customer service

Team player

Tech savvy

Organised

Health & Safety

Job description

Caretaker – Student Accommodation- The Summit

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

Why Join Student Roost?

• Health & Saftey 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.

If you’re passionate about delivering great customer service and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you! Please note, successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re looking for a role where you can bring your whole self to work and help create a home away from home for students, we’d love to have you on board.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Student Roost.

Caretaker – Student Accommodation- The Summit