Facilities Maintenance Technician – Hands-on & Safety‑Driven

Student Castle; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Castle is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to manage repairs and maintenance across our Southampton sites. You will supervise contractors, plan both reactive and preventative works, and monitor budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery.

Reporting to the Property Manager, you will perform minor electrical repairs, decorating, and general fabric maintenance, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operation of all building services and plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-discipline maintenance environment.
• GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, repair and maintenance across sites.
• Deliver maintenance on site.
• Test, operate and maintain plant and equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and safe with minimal disruption.
• Undertake portable appliance testing (if qualified).
• Liaise with specialist subcontractors for smooth operation.
• Maintain records and populate job sheets.
• Coach colleagues on maintenance and plant equipment.

Skills

Maintenance

Contractor mgmt

Budgeting

Electrical repairs

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Student Castle is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to manage repairs and maintenance across our Southampton sites. You will supervise contractors, plan both reactive and preventative works, and monitor budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery.

Reporting to the Property Manager, you will perform minor electrical repairs, decorating, and general fabric maintenance, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operation of all building services and plant.