Maintenance Technician - 22.5 hours

FRESH PROPERTY GROUP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

25 days holiday + BH

Learning & development team

Health cash plan

Wellbeing program

Cycle to work

Exclusive shopping discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Fresh Property Group Limited in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Maintenance Technician to keep student accommodation running smoothly. You?ll perform day-to-day upkeep, respond to minor repairs, and support safety checks in a modern 152-bed site.

The role offers a flexible pattern (22.5 hours weekly, 3 days across Mon-Fri) and a hands-on environment working with residents and contractors to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities, caretaker, or similar hands-on role.
• Enjoys problem-solving and works independently.
• Takes pride in their work with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Understands health and safety compliance.
• Organised, reliable, and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Delivers excellent customer service when interacting with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Support statutory compliance checks and site safety standards.
• Manage external areas, including waste and bin stores.
• Conduct regular building inspections and identify maintenance issues.
• Assist with room turnarounds and preparations for new resident arrivals.
• Work with management and external contractors as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Organised

Customer service

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Location: B16, Birmingham
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Flexible - 3 days per week across Monday to Friday

Our student accommodation in B16, Birmingham, is looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Technicianto join the team. Home to 152 students in a modern all-studio scheme, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and high-quality living environment for residents.

About the role

Are you someone who enjoys fixing things and takes pride in keeping buildings running smoothly?

As our Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the property, helping to ensure our residents have the best possible living experience. Duties will include:

• Carrying out minor reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance
• Supporting statutory compliance checks and site safety standards
• Managing external areas, including waste and bin stores
• Conducting regular building inspections and identifying maintenance issues
• Assisting with room turnarounds and preparation for new resident arrivals
• Working closely with the management team and external contractors as required

No two days will be the same. From resolving maintenance issues in student rooms to supporting wider building operations, you'll be an important part of the site's success.

About you

We're looking for a practical, proactive individual who:

• Has experience in a maintenance, facilities, caretaker, or similar hands‑on role
• Enjoys problem‑solving and working independently
• Has a positive, can‑do attitude and takes pride in their work
• Understands the importance of health and safety compliance
• Is organised, reliable, and able to prioritise a varied workload
• Delivers excellent customer service when interacting with residents and colleagues

Benefits of working atFresh?

We offer:

• A dedicated Training team to assist you with development of your on‑job training.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays to recharge and enjoy life beyond work.
• An in‑house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications.
• Health cash plan to contribute to everyday healthcare expenses.
• Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform.
• Stay active and take advantage of our cycle to work scheme.
• Access to exclusive shopping discounts to help your money go further!
• Life Insurance for peace of mind.

About Fresh:

Fresh are a multi award‑winning student accommodation provider with over 20,000 beds in our portfolio across the UK & Ireland. We’re looking for someone to support their residents and the wider operational team.

We create great places to live, built on the simple principle that the people around you can make a huge difference to your way of life. If you’re a people person who loves working collaboratively and is great at making things happen, then you’ll fit right in!

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