Maintenance Technician — Hands-On Repairs & Resident Support

Unite Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus paid twice a year

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Generous pension scheme 4–11%

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Medicash (Health Cash Plan)

EAP

One volunteering day per year

Discounts in retail and hospitality

Job summary

Unite Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative to keep student accommodation safe and well maintained. You’ll handle reactive tasks, support planned maintenance and assist with inspections across Unite Students and Hello Student properties.

Experience in maintenance or facilities roles helps, as does a practical, solutions-focused mindset and good communication. Join a supportive team and contribute to a safe, comfortable environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or property maintenance role or similar hands-on environment.
• Capable of carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Practical and solutions-focused with good problem-solving skills.
• Team player who can work independently and with others.
• Good communication and customer-focused approach.
• Experience with building systems (plumbing, electrical, carpentry) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on reactive maintenance tasks, resolving issues efficiently and to a high standard.
• Support planned maintenance and inspections, helping ensure buildings remain safe and operational.
• Maintain high property standards, completing low-level repairs and general upkeep across communal areas.
• Support health and safety compliance, following safe working practices at all times.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resident queries, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety or operational issues, ensuring they are logged and tracked.
• Support emergency response, acting as a first-line responder when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, providing operational support across the property.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Job description

Unite Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative to keep student accommodation safe and well maintained. You’ll handle reactive tasks, support planned maintenance and assist with inspections across Unite Students and Hello Student properties.

Experience in maintenance or facilities roles helps, as does a practical, solutions-focused mindset and good communication. Join a supportive team and contribute to a safe, comfortable environment for residents.