Maintenance Technician - Property Care & Compliance

Steyn Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Generous annual leave

Enhanced Pension

Wellbeing Allowance

Annual Salary Review

Learning and Development

Employee Matching Scheme

Paid Volunteering Days

Life Assurance

Cyclescheme

Referral Scheme

Length of Service Awards

Job summary

Almero Student is seeking a Maintenance Operative for Birmingham properties to maintain safety and high standards. You will handle reactive maintenance, work with the Property Manager, and assist contractors while keeping residents informed and ensuring budgets are respected.

You will perform daily building checks, logfire and water compliance, and help with end-of-tenancy activities, building strong contractor relationships and delivering reliable service.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hands-on property maintenance experience across general maintenance areas (carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical).
• Locally based with access to own vehicle for travel.
• Good understanding of statutory maintenance requirements (fire, water regs, etc).
• IT reporting skills to log and track tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process reactive maintenance jobs via StuRents and inform residents by email or in person.
• Identify and rectify day‑to‑day maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and gardening.
• Carry out daily building walks to ensure communal areas are well maintained and hazard-free.
• Assist on-site contractors and ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Conduct regular statutory compliance checks and update relevant log books.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

IT reporting

Communication

Vehicle owner

Job description

Almero Student is seeking a Maintenance Operative for Birmingham properties to maintain safety and high standards. You will handle reactive maintenance, work with the Property Manager, and assist contractors while keeping residents informed and ensuring budgets are respected.

You will perform daily building checks, logfire and water compliance, and help with end-of-tenancy activities, building strong contractor relationships and delivering reliable service.