Maintenance Technician

Yugo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in student accommodation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the property remains in excellent condition. This role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same, allowing you to engage in various maintenance tasks, from repairs to health and safety checks. You will play a crucial role in creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for students, ensuring their living experience is top-notch. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in a vibrant community.

Benefits

5 weeks' annual leave

Paid wellness day (YuDay)

Subsidised health care

Cycle to work scheme

Social events

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, security, or facilities is preferred.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the community is well-maintained and functional.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct health and safety checks and risk assessments.

Skills

Maintenance Experience

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Knowledge

Job description

Overview

• CRM Students
• 40 hours per week
• £28,000.00 - £29,600.00 per year
• 25 hours at Ropemaker, Manchester and 15 hours at Element, Manchester:
  • Monday 8am - 1pm at Ropemaker then 2pm - 5pm at Element
  • Tuesday 9am - 12pm at Element then 1pm - 6pm at Ropemaker
  • Wednesday 9am - 12pm at Element then 1pm - 6pm at Ropemaker
  • Thursday 8am - 1pm at Ropemaker then 2pm - 5pm at Element
  • Friday 8am - 1pm at Ropemaker then 2pm - 5pm at Element

We are on the lookout for a new team member to join us at our state- of- the- art Student Accommodation in the heart of Manchester!

If you like to solve problems, get stuck in and would like a role where no two days are the same then read on..

Here at Yugo we take pride in our spaces to create a positive experience for students and do everything we can to make sure they live their best life! The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping the space in a great condition inside and out. This will involve maintaining the general upkeep of the residence including all communal areas, performing repairs, maintenance and minor redecoration as and when needed.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do;

• Take responsibility for ensuring that the community is exceptionally well-maintained, well-presented and functional always.
• Ensure students are safe and secure at all time.
• Complete both planned and reactive maintenance tasks in line with any service level agreements; carry out first line maintenance and assist specialist contractors when required.
• Ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly.
• Ensure that the bin stores are tidy and that the bins are rotated regularly.
• Carry out periodic health and safety checks, including those relating to fire safety and risk assessments, and legionella testing.

• Along with the day to day activities within your role, you will also be required to manage your health and safety responsibilities as set out in Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974, where it states that you have a duty to take care of yourself and those around you, by your acts or omissions and to cooperate with your employer on health and safety matters.

This list in by no means exhaustive but in short, your main responsibility is to take pride in the look and feel of the property – ensuring the standard is great for our residents.

You’ll need to have some experience ideally within maintenance, security or facilities with a proactive approach to solving problems. A relevant trade would give you the edge but is certainly not essential.

Qualifications

And the benefits? Well apart from working with an amazing team of people you will also receive:

• Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus
• 5 weeks' annual leave
• Additional 'YuDay' which is a paid day off every year to spend as you wish to support your wellness journey
• Subsidised Health care & employee assistant program
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Social events and more!

So, if you are currently looking to get stuck into an exciting new opportunity where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you. Click apply now! We can’t wait to meet you.