Lead Maintenance Operative - Hands-On, Safety-Focused Leader

Unite Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Buy up to 5 extra days

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave policies

Medicash (Health Cash Plan)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Volunteer day

Discounts on retail and hospitality

Job summary

Unite Group is seeking a Lead Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality maintenance across our student accommodation. You will work with the Maintenance Manager and teams, carrying out hands-on tasks and supporting day-to-day coordination.

You will lead in the absence of the Maintenance Manager, ensuring safety, compliance and continued service Join a values-led organisation that supports residents and staff, with a competitive salary and extensive benefits package designed to build skills

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or property maintenance role.
• Experience delivering reactive repairs and planned maintenance tasks.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on reactive and planned maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities and manage workload.
• Maintain safe, compliant buildings and support health and safety checks.
• Lead when required, guiding colleagues to ensure continuity.
• Log and track maintenance, safety and operational issues using internal systems.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers for maintenance works.
• Assist with stock control of materials, tools and PPE.

Skills

Maintenance

Facilities management

Health and safety

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Unite Group is seeking a Lead Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality maintenance across our student accommodation. You will work with the Maintenance Manager and teams, carrying out hands-on tasks and supporting day-to-day coordination.

You will lead in the absence of the Maintenance Manager, ensuring safety, compliance and continued service Join a values-led organisation that supports residents and staff, with a competitive salary and extensive benefits package designed to build skills