General Maintenance Team Member (Space Studios)

Bruntwood; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Maintenance Team Member to uphold high standards across various properties. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vibrant communities while ensuring the maintenance and presentation of facilities. You'll enjoy a collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and adaptability. With comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and grow within a supportive team. Additional benefits include generous holiday allowances, healthcare options, and a commitment to community support, making this a rewarding career choice.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus birthday off

24 hours volunteer time annually

Sabbatical after five years

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Up to 8% matched pension scheme

Discounts at leading retailers

Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave

Interest-free learning loans

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and flexibility to adapt to a dynamic role.
• Experience in maintenance is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of presentation around the buildings.
• Perform regular checks and inspections of the premises.
• Address health and safety concerns through positive intervention.

Skills

Maintenance Experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail, and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow. We’re commercial property specialists operating across the UK.

Bruntwood owns, develops, manages, and maintains properties nationwide. Our focus is on 'Creating Thriving Cities', which is evident across our website. Have a look to gain more perspective on what we do and how we operate.

You'll be based at Space Studios, M12 5FQ, just off Hyde Road, east of Manchester City Centre, with Free Parking or accessible via public transport.

Job purpose:

The General Maintenance Team Member works across a group of buildings, carrying out maintenance and caretaker duties to uphold the highest standards as part of Bruntwood’s service to their clients.

This role is advertised for 40 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain high standards of presentation around the entrance and surrounding grounds, as well as all common parts including showers, lifts, toilets, and corridors.
• Open and lock up buildings as required.
• Support meeting rooms and serviced spaces by preparing rooms in advance for customers.
• Ensure vacant suite checks are performed and suites are maintained to a high standard.
• Perform PPMs, including fire testing, water temperature checks, and emergency lighting.
• Ensure the effectiveness of all plant, equipment, and fabric to deliver the required customer service and operational standards.
• Complete regular building standard checks and inspections.
• Monitor and complete jobs.
• Address health and safety concerns through positive intervention (training to be provided).

What we are looking for:

• A 'can-do' attitude, enthusiasm, and flexibility to adapt to a role where no day is the same.
• Enjoyment of working as part of a team in a collaborative, positive environment.
• Experience in maintenance is beneficial but not required; training will be provided.

Additional benefits include:

• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off, with options to buy or sell holidays.
• 24 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Sabbatical of up to 12 months after five years.
• Healthcare cash plan and private healthcare options.
• Life assurance.
• Up to 8% matched pension scheme.
• Discounts and cashback at leading retailers.
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave (26 weeks fully paid).
• Interest-free learning loans for skill development.

We support the community through The Oglesby Charitable Trust, which has donated over £25m since 2001 to various causes.

We value diversity in our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and aim to create inclusive environments. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and will accommodate any interview adjustments needed—please mention this in your application.