Maintenance Operative / Handyman - Derby

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a student accommodation provider for a reliable Handyman/Maintenance Operative to cover a site in the East Midlands part-time. The role involves day-to-day repairs and site upkeep, with heavier focus at the start and end of the week when issues are most common.

You will handle general repairs, safety checks, and supervise visiting contractors while maintaining high standards of security and customer service for residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Handyman/maintenance/facilities experience preferred.
• Practical, hands-on repair skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and maintenance as directed.
• Daily checks of plant rooms, fire exits, fire panels, emergency lighting, storage areas, bin stores and security.
• Supervise contractors on-site during visits and call-outs.
• Keep the site safe, tidy and compliant with H&S standards.
• Deliver good customer service to residents and contractors.

Skills

Handyman experience

Maintenance skills

Reliable

Punctual

Independent work

Job description

Handyman / Maintenance Operative - Part-Time

£14 per hour | 2 days a week (15-20 hrs) | Student Accommodation

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a student accommodation provider, for a reliable Handyman/Maintenance Operative to cover their [location] site part-time - stepping in while their regular team member is on long-term leave.

You'll be the go-to for day-to-day repairs and site upkeep, with cover weighted towards the start and end of the week when students are most likely to report issues.

What you'll be doing

• General repairs and maintenance jobs as directed
• Daily shift checks: plant rooms, fire exits, fire panels, emergency lighting, storage areas, bin stores, building security
• Supervising contractors on-site during visits and call-outs
• Keeping the site safe, tidy and compliant with H&S standards
• Delivering great customer service to residents, guests and contractors

What we're looking for

• Handyman/maintenance/facilities experience (preferred)
• Practical, hands-on repair skills
• Reliable, punctual, happy working independently
• Local to the site
• Right to work in the UK

Hours: 2 days/week, 15-20 hrs
Pay: £14/hour
Start: ASAP