Facilities Technician – Student Housing

Unite Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

25 days leave

Pension 4–11%

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Medicash

EAP

Volunteering day

Discounts

Job summary

Unite Group is hiring a Maintenance Operative for Unite Students and Hello Student brands in Oxford. You’ll perform hands-on maintenance, support inspections and respond to day-to-day issues to keep buildings safe and welcoming for residents.

This role suits practical problem-solvers who enjoy teamwork and can work independently, with responsibilities spanning repairs, safety checks and resident support across communal areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or property maintenance role, or similar hands-on environment.
• Ability to carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Practical and solutions-focused with good problem-solving abilities.
• Enjoy working as part of a team but able to work independently.
• Good communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience with building systems (plumbing, electrical, carpentry or general repairs) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on reactive maintenance tasks, resolving issues efficiently and to a high standard.
• Support planned maintenance and inspections, helping ensure buildings remain safe and operational.
• Maintain high property standards, completing low-level repairs and general upkeep across communal areas.
• Support health and safety compliance, following safe working practices at all times.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resident queries, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety or operational issues, ensuring they are logged and tracked appropriately.
• Support emergency response, acting as a first-line responder when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, providing operational support across the property.

Skills

Maintenance experience

General repairs

Health and safety

Problem solving

Team player

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Job description

Unite Group is hiring a Maintenance Operative for Unite Students and Hello Student brands in Oxford. You’ll perform hands-on maintenance, support inspections and respond to day-to-day issues to keep buildings safe and welcoming for residents.

This role suits practical problem-solvers who enjoy teamwork and can work independently, with responsibilities spanning repairs, safety checks and resident support across communal areas.