Maintenance Team Member

Unite Students; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Medicash health plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Volunteering day

Discount platform access

Job summary

Unite Students is recruiting a Facilities Team Member to maintain safe, clean and welcoming student living spaces across Medway. You will work with the Facilities Team Leader to respond to maintenance needs, resolve issues and support a high-quality living environment for residents.

The role demands basic maintenance capabilities, a valid UK driving licence for site-to-site travel, and a proactive approach to safety and resident communication.

Qualifications

• Basic maintenance skills across joinery, plastering, plumbing and electrical work.
• Valid UK driving licence for travel between sites.
• Experience in general maintenance and customer-facing roles.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including joinery, plastering, plumbing and basic electrical repairs to keep buildings safe and well-maintained.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and respond promptly to safety-related calls.
• Deliver excellent customer service by engaging with residents and colleagues in a positive manner.
• Log maintenance issues using PDA apps and report remedial work to the responsible engineer.

Skills

Basic maintenance

UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

PDA apps

Job description

Facilities Team Member

At Unite Group, we create Home for Success through our student accommodation brands, Unite Students and Hello Student. This opportunity is with our Unite Students brand.

Join our facilities team and play a vital role in maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming living spaces where your skills keep our student community thriving every day.

Location

Medway

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Weekends will be required on a rota basis.

Salary

£27,530 + bonus + benefits

Essential

Basic Building maintenance skills

As a Facilities Team Member, you`ll play a key part in creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained spaces that help our students feel at home and thrive. You`ll work closely with your Facilities Team Leader, peers and residents, resolving maintenance issues, responding to health and safety needs, and supporting a high-quality living environment. Every day is different ?" whether you`re fixing a door, responding to an urgent call, or simply checking in with students ?" your attention to detail and commitment to our values will help build a positive community where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Maintenance Tasks: Carry out basic joinery, plastering, plumbing, electrical repairs, and reactive maintenance to ensure buildings are safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Ensure Health and Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe environment by completing monitoring, responding promptly to safety-related calls, and adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.
• Deliver Excellent Customer Service: Connect with students and colleagues, respond to maintenance requests and student feedback, and provide support with a positive and approachable attitude.
• Use Digital Tools and Procedures: Log maintenance issues accurately using PDA apps and complete planned inspections, reporting any remedial work to the appropriate engineer.

Your background

You don`t need to fit a box or follow a traditional path - what matters most is your mindset. We`re looking for curiosity, openness to learning, and the drive to make a difference. Whether you`re solving problems, leading change, or supporting our students day-to-day, it`s your attitude and approach that will help shape something bigger.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

• Hold a Valid UK driver`s license - essential for traveling between sites.
• Basic technical maintenance skills - including joinery, plastering, basic domestic plumbing, and completing like-for-like electrical changes with attention to safety and proper documentation.
• Knowledge and adherence to Health and Safety legislation - ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with legal standards.
• Experience in general maintenance and customer-facing roles - demonstrating the ability to work effectively while delivering top customer service.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills - capable of addressing maintenance issues efficiently and interacting professionally with stakeholders and colleagues

Why it`s great to work with US!

In this values-led organisation, you`ll do work that makes a difference, helping to shape welcoming, vibrant communities where students can thrive. Whether this is your first step or your next one, we`ll help you build skills, confidence and a career you`re proud of.

We Believe That Everyone Thrives When They`re Able To Bring The Best Version Of Themselves To Work. So, Alongside a Competitive, We`ve Built a Culture And a Reward Package To Support You In Bringing Your Full, Authentic Self To Work, Including

• A performance-related bonus paid twice a year
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days and earn up to 5 additional days for long service (FTE equivalent)
• A generous pension scheme where contributions between 4% and 11% depending o how much you save
• Life assurance worth 4 times your salary
• Share save scheme giving you access to purchase Unite Students shares at a discounted rate
• Enhanced Family Leave - including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Medicash (Health Cash Plan) - access to claim back the cost of routine medical care, such as dental, optical, physio, etc.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to ensure that you`re supported as much as possible when you need it
• Free volunteering day per year to make a difference!
• Access to our online platform that provides access to a range of retail and hospitality services at a discounted premium

There`s even more to enjoy - find the full benefits package on our

Alongside all these great benefits to support you, we also want to ensure that we`re supporting your family too. You`ll also have access to 20% student rent at any of our direct let properties for your children, siblings, their children, or any student of depends on you!

Once you`ve joined US, you`ll also gain access to an extensive suite of essential learning to get you ready to take on your day to day, as well as wider catalogue to explore and elevate yourself and your career!

If you`re expecting ordinary, then think again. We`re US, we`re different - and we`re proud of it. How far you could go? Join US and find out.