Maintenance Handyman

Ritz Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Ritz Recruitment is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician for a student accommodation site in West London. This temporary, hands-on role involves delivering maintenance and repair requests to ensure a high standard of living for residents.

The position covers reactive and preventative tasks, contractor coordination, and accurate record-keeping. A background in general maintenance with plumbing/electrical experience and good knowledge of safety regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, including plumbing and/or electrical work.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation is required.
• Proactive, self-motivated with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service, working with residents and management.
• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across the property.
• Coordinate and monitor onsite contractors to ensure high standards.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks (fire alarm tests, water hygiene, safety checks).
• Conduct regular building patrols and inspections; log all issues.
• Maintain maintenance records and up-to-date compliance documentation.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical work

Health & safety

Customer service

Job description

Maintenance Technician, West London,

Temporary, £16.50ph + hol pay, Tools Provided.

We are looking for a proactive multi skilled Maintenance Operative for student accommodation. In this static role, you will play a key part in delivering an outstanding living experience by ensuring all maintenance and repair requests within the property are handled efficiently and effectively.

This is a hands-on position where no two days are the same perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Deliver excellent customer service, working closely with colleagues and management.
• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across the property.
• Coordinate and monitor onsite contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks, including:
  • Fire alarm and emergency lighting testing
  • Fire extinguisher checks
  • Water hygiene tasks (flushing & temperature monitoring)
  • Shower head descaling
  • Health & safety inspections
• Conduct regular building patrols to identify maintenance issues and safety risks.
• Perform scheduled flat inspections and promptly resolve any issues identified.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and log all issues within the system.
• Ensure compliance documentation is up to date (gas safety, PAT testing, wiring certification, etc.).
• Follow all health & safety procedures, including risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Engage professionally with residents, showing empathy and understanding.
• Report any welfare concerns immediately to management.
• Support the wider team with reception/admin duties when required.

What We re Looking For

• Experience in general maintenance, including plumbing and/or electrical work.
• A reliable and self-motivated individual who takes ownership of their work.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently as well as part of a team.
• A positive, customer-first attitude, with the ability to build rapport with residents.

If you are a practical, solution-driven individual with a passion for maintenance and customer service, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today!