Maintenance Operative

Adecco; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Summer Maintenance Assistants in Nottingham. The role involves repairs, maintenance tasks, and supporting the maintenance team to prepare student accommodation for the new academic year. Ideal candidates will have hands-on maintenance experience and strong teamwork skills. This is a temporary contract aimed at providing valuable experience in property management.

Benefits

Full Health & Safety induction

PPE provided

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, repairs, construction, or a similar hands-on role.
• Awareness of health & safety practices.
• Friendly and professional with strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic repairs and maintenance including plumbing and painting.
• Support the Maintenance Technician with moving furniture.
• Report and respond to maintenance issues quickly.

Skills

Experience in maintenance

Teamwork skills

Health & safety awareness

Practical and reliable

Job description

Overview

Join iQ Student Accommodation this summer!
The summer turn is one of the busiest and most important times of the year at iQ. As students move out, our teams work hard to clean, maintain, and refresh our buildings, making sure everything is ready for the next academic year. We're looking for Summer Maintenance Assistants to help us deliver safe, high-quality spaces for our residents and summer guests.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, painting, decorating, and lighting replacements.

• Support the Maintenance Technician with moving furniture and equipment.

• Assist on move-in days, helping residents feel welcome.

• Report and respond to maintenance issues quickly and safely.

• Work as part of a supportive team to keep our buildings to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, repairs, construction, or a similar hands-on role.

• Awareness of health & safety practices.

• Practical, reliable, and able to work independently.

• Friendly and professional with strong teamwork skills.

• Trade qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, etc.) are desirable but not essential.

What we offer

• A dynamic, fast-paced role in a supportive team.

• Full Health & Safety induction and PPE provided.

• The chance to gain valuable experience in property and facilities management.

Location: Nottingham

Temporary contract for a few weeks. NG1 6GG

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Bring your skills and energy to iQ this summer and help us create the best possible living experience for our students.

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