Facilities Technician – Student Housing

Unite Students; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Medicash health plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Volunteering day

Discount platform access

Job summary

Unite Students is recruiting a Facilities Team Member to maintain safe, clean and welcoming student living spaces across Medway. You will work with the Facilities Team Leader to respond to maintenance needs, resolve issues and support a high-quality living environment for residents.

The role demands basic maintenance capabilities, a valid UK driving licence for site-to-site travel, and a proactive approach to safety and resident communication.

Qualifications

• Basic maintenance skills across joinery, plastering, plumbing and electrical work.
• Valid UK driving licence for travel between sites.
• Experience in general maintenance and customer-facing roles.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including joinery, plastering, plumbing and basic electrical repairs to keep buildings safe and well-maintained.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and respond promptly to safety-related calls.
• Deliver excellent customer service by engaging with residents and colleagues in a positive manner.
• Log maintenance issues using PDA apps and report remedial work to the responsible engineer.

Skills

Basic maintenance

UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

PDA apps

Job description

Unite Students is recruiting a Facilities Team Member to maintain safe, clean and welcoming student living spaces across Medway. You will work with the Facilities Team Leader to respond to maintenance needs, resolve issues and support a high-quality living environment for residents.

The role demands basic maintenance capabilities, a valid UK driving licence for site-to-site travel, and a proactive approach to safety and resident communication.