Maintenance Technician – Premium Student Housing

Vita Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Holidays

Perkbox

Royal London Pension

Parties & Events

Recognition Programmes

Career Development

24/7 Employee Assistance

Job summary

Vita Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Coventry to maintain premium student accommodation to high standards. The role is full-time, 42.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, with a base salary of £28,500 plus a performance-related annual bonus and generous benefits.

You will handle maintenance requests, perform preventative maintenance, and conduct inspections to keep buildings safe and welcoming. A hands-on, safety‑conscious approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering preventive and corrective fire alarm maintenance.
• Well-versed in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Compliance with safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests for plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, lighting, furniture and other equipment.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Inspect residence facilities and perform scheduled maintenance tasks.
• General repairs such as fixing leaky plumbing, broken fixtures, damaged doors and wall repairs.
• Replace flooring, repair furniture, and touch-up painting & decorating.
• Maintain outdoor areas including grass-cutting and hedge-trimming/shaping.
• Ensure safety regulations and procedures are followed.

Skills

IT literate

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership qualities

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

Vita Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Coventry to maintain premium student accommodation to high standards. The role is full-time, 42.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, with a base salary of £28,500 plus a performance-related annual bonus and generous benefits.

You will handle maintenance requests, perform preventative maintenance, and conduct inspections to keep buildings safe and welcoming. A hands-on, safety‑conscious approach is essential.