Maintenance assistant

CO2021 UPP (Nottingham) Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Service

Wellness App

Cycle to Work scheme

UPP Rewards discount portal

Retailer & restaurant discounts

Job summary

UPP Nottingham is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Nottingham. This permanent role is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a salary of £27,542 per annum.

You will carry out reactive maintenance, support safety, and maintain communal areas, contributing to a positive student experience across the accommodation. The successful candidate will have experience in maintenance or facilities, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or property environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs to service level agreements.
• Provide first-line response to maintenance issues across accommodation.
• Maintain clean, safe and presentable communal areas and external spaces.
• Support the movement of furniture, mattresses, white goods and waste.
• Identify and report Health & Safety concerns and escalate when required.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Building services

Health & Safety

Driving licence

Communication skills

Job description

UPP is the UK’s leading provider of on-campus student accommodation, operating a diverse portfolio of university sites across the UK. We’re passionate about providing exceptional places for students to live and learn, where they can feel at home and focus on their studies.

At UPP Nottingham, we’re looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team, helping to ensure our student residences are safe, comfortable and operating at their very best.

This is a permanent position working 9am to 5pm per week from Monday to Friday. The salary is £27,542 per annum.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering an excellent living environment for our residents by:

• Carrying out reactive maintenance and repairs in line with service level agreements
• Providing a first-line response to maintenance issues across our accommodation
• Maintaining clean, safe and presentable communal areas and external spaces throughout the year
• Supporting the safe movement of furniture, mattresses, white goods and waste materials
• Identifying and reporting Health & Safety concerns and escalating issues where required
• Contributing to a positive student experience through excellent customer service

You’ll enjoy a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same, working within a supportive team and making a visible difference to the experience of thousands of students throughout the year.

We’re looking for you to have some experience in a maintenance, facilities or property environment, with strong communication and organisational skills and a genuine pride in delivering a high‑quality service along with:

• An understanding of building services and safe working practices
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and a commitment to working safely at all times
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the wider team when needed
• The ability to work additional hours during peak student arrival and departure periods, when required and with notice
• A full UK driving licence

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a passion for making a difference. We will provide shadowing, training and development to help you build your skills on the job and succeed in the role.

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in, with a competitive salary and a great benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, health cash plan via Medicash, Employment Assistant Programme, Virtual GP Service, Wellness App, Cycle to Work scheme, UPP Rewards discount portal and discounts across a wide range of retailers, restaurants, gyms and more.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references covering your previous three years of work and may be subject to additional vetting checks, including a Basic DBS check.

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’re a team with energy, pace and passion.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from 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?

• 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.

To learn more about what we offer, check out our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development tabs on our Careers Hub.