Maintenance Operative - Keep Student Homes Safe & Welcoming

Unite Group; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Family Leave

Medicash

EAP

Volunteering day

Discounts

Job summary

Unite Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our student accommodation properties. You will perform hands-on maintenance, support planned inspections, and respond to day-to-day issues to keep buildings safe and comfortable for residents.

Ideal candidates have practical maintenance experience, a proactive mindset, and good teamwork and communication skills. This role offers a supportive, values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow with Unite Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or property maintenance role, or similar hands-on environment.
• Be confident carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Have a basic understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Be practical and solutions-focused with good problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team while also being comfortable working independently.
• Have good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on reactive maintenance tasks, resolving issues efficiently and to a high standard
• Support planned maintenance and inspections, helping ensure buildings remain safe and operational
• Maintain high property standards, completing low-level repairs and general upkeep across communal areas
• Support health and safety compliance, following safe working practices at all times
• Respond to maintenance requests and resident queries, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and professionally
• Identify and report maintenance, safety or operational issues, ensuring they are logged and tracked appropriately
• Support emergency response, acting as a first-line responder when required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, providing operational support across the property

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Health and safety

Problem-solving

Team player

Customer-focused

Job description

Unite Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our student accommodation properties. You will perform hands-on maintenance, support planned inspections, and respond to day-to-day issues to keep buildings safe and comfortable for residents.

Ideal candidates have practical maintenance experience, a proactive mindset, and good teamwork and communication skills. This role offers a supportive, values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow with Unite Group.