Maintenance Operative

PfP Students; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with matched contributions up 

35 days annual leave

Healthcare cashback up to £500

Bonus scheme 2%

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

PfP Students is hiring a Maintenance Operative on a permanent basis at Beton House. Reporting to the General Manager, you will keep the site well maintained and address technical issues to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

The role requires a trades background with plumbing and decorating experience, plus mechanical/electrical qualifications. A basic DBS check is mandatory, and the post is on-site Monday to Friday, 9.30am–6pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have maintenance experience.
• Previous experience within hospitality is also desired though not essential.
• A trades background is required, with plumbing and decorating experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site to high standards and minimise technical issues.
• Assist with health and safety on site and provide strong customer service.
• Support procurement of goods and respond to residents' ad hoc requests.

Skills

Trades background

Plumbing experience

Mechanical/electrical qualifications

Job description

At PfP Students, we create and manage places where students can feel safe, supported and ready to make the most of university life. As part of Places for People, the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we partner with universities to deliver expert facilities management and a better experience for the students who call our accommodation home.

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities.

From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK.

And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do.

We're looking for Colleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other.

Experience matters, but it's only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!

More About Your Role

We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure that the site is well maintained and technical issues minimised.

This role is based on site Monday to Friday at Beton House with working hours of 9.30am – 6pm (with a 30 minute lunch break).

On a daily basis, you will assist with health and safety issues and ensure that a high level of customer service is maintained throughout the site. In addition, you will assist in the procurement of goods and residents with ad hoc requests.

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.

More About You

The ideal candidate will have maintenance experience. Previous experience within hospitality is also desired thought not essential.

The Successful Candidate will Have

• A trades background
• Plumbing and decorating experience
• Mechanical/electrical qualifications

The Benefits

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits.That'swhy, alongside a competitive salary,you'llhave access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond.

You'll receive

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities