Maintenance Assistant

Upp Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

UPP Rewards portal discounts

Job summary

UPP Ltd is offering a permanent Maintenance Assistant role in Nottingham, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm. The salary is £26,739 per annum.

You will perform reactive maintenance, support fire safety checks, and ensure the residence environment meets the required standards. The role requires proven experience in a similar environment and strong communication and organisation skills, with a focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role is preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Understanding of health and safety practices in building services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and log details via the Workplace Management System.
• Keep environment clean and well maintained, monitor plant rooms and common areas.
• Assist with statutory testing including fire safety checks and emergency lighting.
• Provide reports on compliance, maintenance tasks and condition checks.
• Raise health and safety issues to the Manager and take appropriate actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive. Here at UPP we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to work as part of our Nottingham team in providing both a planned and responsive maintenance service.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week from 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday.

The salary is £26,739 per annum.

Role responsibilities as a Maintenance Assistant include:

• Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and provide front line response when jobs are raised on the Workplace Management System (Planon) utilising a portable electronic device to record job details
• Ensure that the environment is maintained in accordance with the SLA, including keeping the sites clean and well maintained by monitoring plant rooms and common areas
• Assist with statutory testing including fire alarm testing, fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire detector checks, water temperature monitoring, and emergency lighting checks
• Provide reports (verbal/written and electronic) relating to compliance, maintenance tasks and condition checks
• Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residence ensuring all information is passed to the relevant Manager(s) and take appropriate immediate actions to reduce risk

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.

We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and environment and have great communication and organisation skills, along with the passion to do a great job.

You will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.

You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

What we offer:

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• life insurance
• pension
• cycle to work scheme
• store discounts
• access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more
• We also give two paid volunteering days each year to support a charity of your choice.

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you.

Who are UPP?

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years.

We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector.

This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term.

However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect and make the most of their university experience.

Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

What’s in it for you?

At UPP, we believe your career should be as rewarding as the impact you make.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
• Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.
• Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.
• Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.