Maintenance Assistant

Acorn Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a reliable Maintenance Assistant to support repairs, refurbishment and decorating at a student residential site in Stratford, East London. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, usually 8am-4:30pm, on a temporary basis with potential extension.

Reporting to the Residence Manager, you will help maintain safe, comfortable accommodation and communal areas to a high standard, ensuring residents have a positive living environment during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or building services.
• Practical skills across maintenance disciplines.
• Proactive, independent and team-friendly.
• Basic IT skills to log jobs and update records.
• Flexible and collaborative approach.
• Trade qualification in plumbing, electrical, carpentry or maintenance.
• Experience in student accommodation, hospitality or education settings.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and staff.
• Undertake basic repairs (joinery, painting, decorating, minor electrical work).
• Assist with room refurbishments and end-of-tenancy works.
• Ensure activities comply with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks and completed work.
• Support the residence team during key operational periods.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Practical skills

Proactive

Team player

Basic IT skills

Flexible

Trade qualification

Student accommodation experience

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Trade qualification (plumbing/electrical/carpentry)

Job description

Maintenance Assistant | Maintenance Operative | Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Stratford, East London | £16.85 per hour | Full-time, 37.5 hours per week | Usually 8am-4:30pm, with some flexibility | Temporary, 2-3 weeks with potential extension

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a reliable and proactive Maintenance Assistant to support general repairs, refurbishment and decorating at a student residential site in Stratford, East London.

Reporting to the Residence Manager, you'll help maintain safe, comfortable accommodation and communal areas to a high standard, ensuring residents have a positive living environment throughout the academic year.

This is a hands-on, short-term opportunity suited to someone with practical maintenance skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Duties

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the residential site.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and staff.
• Undertake basic repairs, including joinery, painting, decorating and minor electrical work where appropriate.
• Assist with room preparations, refurbishments and end-of-tenancy works.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and completed work.
• Support the residence team during key operational periods.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities or building services role.
• Practical skills across a range of maintenance disciplines.
• A proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for logging jobs and updating records.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support colleagues when needed.
• A relevant trade qualification, such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry or maintenance.
• Experience working in student accommodation, hospitality, residential or education settings.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks.