Maintenance Technician

Dandara; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Colby River is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician for Chapel Wharf, Salford. You will perform planned, reactive and statutory maintenance across apartments and communal spaces, ensuring safety and high standards for residents. You will inspect buildings, coordinate with contractors and keep accurate records.

The role involves working 40 hours weekly on rotating shifts, with opportunities to support security, waste management and ongoing improvements across the development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential repairs and refurbishments.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements (COSHH, risk assessments).
• Ability to deliver high standards of customer service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive and statutory maintenance across apartments and communal areas.
• Conduct regular building inspections and ensure safety compliance.
• Liaise with contractors and support remedial works.
• Maintain tools and maintenance supplies and keep records up to date.
• Respond to resident requests and provide excellent service within service levels.
• Support building security and waste management as part of safe operation.
• Respond to emergencies and assist colleagues as needed.

Skills

Residential repairs

Building maintenance

Health and safety

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Build Your Future with Colby River

At Colby River, we are shaping the landscape of UK real estate. With expertise across Investment Management, Development Management and Property Management, we take a strategic, long-term approach to investing in, developing and operating high-quality residential communities across the UK. We operate across key living sectors including Multi-Family Living, Single Family Housing (SFH) and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). By combining deep market insight with disciplined operational delivery, we create sustainable value for our investors and exceptional experiences for our residents. With a forward-looking approach that responds to changing residential needs across the UK, we are building a platform designed for long‑term growth.

About The Role

We are looking for a proactive and hands‑on Maintenance Technician to join our team at Chapel Wharf in Salford, Manchester. In this varied role, you will carry out planned, reactive and statutory maintenance across our apartments and communal areas, ensuring the development remains safe, well‑maintained and welcoming for residents. From completing repairs and inspections to working with contractors and responding to resident queries, you'll play an important part in keeping the development running smoothly and delivering an excellent resident experience.

Working Pattern

40 hours per week, working rotating shifts of 8am–5pm or 9am–6pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive and statutory maintenance, including apartment repairs and end‑of‑tenancy works.
• Conduct regular building and apartment inspections, ensuring health and safety compliance and accurate record keeping.
• Maintain communal areas, gardens, pathways and external spaces to a high standard.
• Liaise with contractors and support the completion of remedial works.
• Ensure tools, equipment and maintenance supplies are appropriately maintained and stocked.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests and queries, delivering excellent customer service within agreed service levels.
• Support building security, waste management and the overall safe operation of the development.
• Respond to emergencies and provide operational support to colleagues when required.

About You

• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with residents, colleagues and contractors.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• A practical problem solver with a first‑time fix approach.

Essential

• Proven experience in residential repairs, refurbishment, building maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and risk assessments.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to manage resident expectations and respond effectively to challenging situations.

Desirable

• A relevant trade qualification would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• X3 Life Assurance, with the option to extend to X4
• Employer matched pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to buy more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
• Employee wellbeing support

Why Colby River?

Colby River combines disciplined investment with operational expertise and a commitment to quality at every stage of the asset lifecycle. Joining us means being part of a business with clear direction and strong governance — where your contribution, whether operational or strategic, plays a vital role in our continued growth. Colby River is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.