Lead Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

Unite Group; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

25 days leave

Pension 4-11%

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Medicash

EAP

Volunteering day

Discounts

Job summary

Unite Group is seeking a Lead Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality maintenance across our student accommodation properties, working with the Maintenance Manager and teams to keep buildings safe and well maintained.

You will lead hands-on tasks, coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities, and mentor colleagues while stepping in as needed to ensure service delivery and resident satisfaction. A hands-on, proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or property maintenance.
• Confident delivering reactive repairs and planned maintenance tasks.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve general building issues.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Works well in a team and can also perform independently.
• Good communication and customer-focused approach.
• Knowledge of plumbing/electrical/HVAC is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on reactive and planned maintenance tasks to high standards.
• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities and workload management.
• Maintain safe, compliant and well-maintained buildings.
• Lead where required and mentor colleagues to ensure continuity.
• Monitor property standards and perform low-level repairs.
• Log and track maintenance and safety issues in internal systems.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers for maintenance works.
• Support stock control and ensure materials/PPE are used efficiently.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies with first-line support.
• Contribute to a positive resident experience by handling issues promptly.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reactive & planned repairs

Health & safety knowledge

General building maintenance

Organisational skills

Team player / independent

Communication skills

Building systems knowledge

Tools

None

Job description

Unite Group is seeking a Lead Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality maintenance across our student accommodation properties, working with the Maintenance Manager and teams to keep buildings safe and well maintained.

You will lead hands-on tasks, coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities, and mentor colleagues while stepping in as needed to ensure service delivery and resident satisfaction. A hands-on, proactive mindset is essential.