Maintenance Technician

Ritz Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Temporary Maintenance Technician in Leicester Forest East. The role involves reactive maintenance, general repairs, and upkeep in a student accommodation setting. Candidates should have experience in maintenance and strong communication skills. This position offers £15.50 per hour with the opportunity for immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, caretaking, or handyman roles.
• Skilled in general repairs and building fabric work.
• Physically fit and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance in occupied rooms.
• Conduct repairs to building fabric.
• Fix plumbing issues like toilets and sinks.
• Manage communal area upkeep.
• Carry out regular PPM checks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

General repairs

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Temporary Maintenance Technician/Handyman, £15.50ph + Hol pay paid weekly!

Leicester LE2, Tools provided, no driving required.

This is a hands-on position within a student accommodation team, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Contract details: Immediate start for a minimum of 4 weeks. Apply now!

What you'll do

• Reactive maintenance in occupied rooms
• Repairs to building fabric, including painting and general upkeep
• Plumbing fixes: toilets, sinks, showers
• Furniture and lock repairs
• Lightbulb replacements and descaling
• Communal area upkeep and refuse management
• Regular PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) checks
• Prompt issue reporting and proactive standards upkeep

What you'll bring

• Experience in maintenance, caretaking, or handyman roles
• Skilled in general repairs and building fabric work
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Physically fit and adaptable
• Health & Safety aware
• Ready to start immediately