Lead Maintenance Operative: Drive Safe & Smooth Repairs

Unite Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

25 days annual leave + holidays

Generous pension

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Family Leave

Medicash

EAP

Volunteer day

Discounts

Job summary

Unite Group, a leading student accommodation provider, is looking for a Lead Maintenance Operative to deliver hands-on maintenance across our Unite Students and Hello Student sites in Bristol. You will work with the Maintenance Manager and teams, performing reactive and planned tasks while stepping into a leadership role when needed.

You will diagnose building issues, ensure safety and compliance, and coordinate maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or property maintenance role
• Confident delivering reactive repairs and planned maintenance tasks
• Good understanding of health and safety practices
• Ability to diagnose and resolve general building maintenance issues
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently
• Good communication and customer-focused approach
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC or general building systems would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and to a high standard
• Support the day-to-day coordination of maintenance activities, helping manage workload, priorities and service delivery
• Maintain safe and compliant buildings, supporting health and safety checks and safe working practices
• Step into a lead role when required, providing guidance and support to colleagues and ensuring continuity in the absence of the Maintenance Manager
• Monitor and maintain property standards, carrying out low-level repairs and general upkeep across communal areas
• Identify, log and track maintenance, safety and operational issues through internal systems
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to support maintenance works where required
• Support stock control and ensure materials, tools and PPE are used efficiently
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, providing first-line support where needed
• Contribute to a positive resident experience by resolving maintenance issues promptly and professionally

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Reactive repairs

Health and safety

Building systems

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Planned maintenance

Job description

Unite Group, a leading student accommodation provider, is looking for a Lead Maintenance Operative to deliver hands-on maintenance across our Unite Students and Hello Student sites in Bristol. You will work with the Maintenance Manager and teams, performing reactive and planned tasks while stepping into a leadership role when needed.

You will diagnose building issues, ensure safety and compliance, and coordinate maintenance activities.