Hands-On Maintenance Pro for Student Housing

Unite Students; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Volunteer day

Discounts

Job summary

Unite Group in England is looking for a Maintenance Operative to keep student accommodation safe, well maintained and running smoothly. You will perform hands-on maintenance, support planned inspections and respond to day-to-day issues, helping residents feel at home and stay comfortable.

This practical role requires problem-solving, teamwork and a proactive mindset. You’ll work with the property team, carry out repairs and safety checks, and log issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or property maintenance role, or similar hands-on environment.
• Be confident carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Have a basic understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.

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

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Unite Group in England is looking for a Maintenance Operative to keep student accommodation safe, well maintained and running smoothly. You will perform hands-on maintenance, support planned inspections and respond to day-to-day issues, helping residents feel at home and stay comfortable.

This practical role requires problem-solving, teamwork and a proactive mindset. You’ll work with the property team, carry out repairs and safety checks, and log issues.