Facilities Technician - Student Housing & Maintenance

Unite Students; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (4–11%)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Medicash health plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Volunteer day per year

Access to discounted lifestyle/retail

20% student rent for dependents

Job summary

Unite Group is seeking a Facilities Team Member in Medway to support safe, welcoming student living spaces. You will fix maintenance issues, respond to safety needs, and work with residents and the team to uphold a high-quality environment.

The role requires a UK driving license, basic maintenance skills, and a customer-focused approach. 37.5 hours per week with weekend rota on a 5-out-of-7 basis, with a salary of £27,530 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic building maintenance skills
• Valid UK driver's license
• Experience in general maintenance and customer-facing roles
• Knowledge and adherence to Health and Safety legislation
• Attention to safety and proper documentation

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic joinery, plastering, plumbing, electrical repairs and reactive maintenance to keep buildings safe and well-maintained
• Respond to health and safety needs and monitor compliance with policies
• Deliver excellent customer service by assisting students and colleagues with a friendly attitude
• Log maintenance issues using PDA apps and coordinate with engineers for remedial work

Job description

Unite Group is seeking a Facilities Team Member in Medway to support safe, welcoming student living spaces. You will fix maintenance issues, respond to safety needs, and work with residents and the team to uphold a high-quality environment.

The role requires a UK driving license, basic maintenance skills, and a customer-focused approach. 37.5 hours per week with weekend rota on a 5-out-of-7 basis, with a salary of £27,530 plus bonus and benefits.