Maintenance Technician – Property Upkeep & Perks

Homes For Students; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Retail discounts

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Charity days

Qualification opportunity

Job summary

Homes for Students is the UK’s leading provider of student accommodation and is seeking a Maintenance Operative at Green Wood Court in Southampton. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance and the property’s condition, reporting issues, and liaising with suppliers and contractors.

The role emphasises delivering a high-quality customer experience through prompt fault resolution and attentive building care, with a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance within a similar environment.
• COSHH, Manual Handling, working at height knowledge.
• Health and safety awareness and compliance.
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience prioritising workload to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proactive with initiative and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance within the property.
• Ensure statutory compliance is maintained at all times.
• Report and respond to issues; liaise with suppliers and contractors.
• Drive a high-quality customer experience through fast and reliable fault resolution.

Skills

Property maintenance experience

Trade qualification

Health and safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Homes for Students is the UK’s leading provider of student accommodation and is seeking a Maintenance Operative at Green Wood Court in Southampton. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance and the property’s condition, reporting issues, and liaising with suppliers and contractors.

The role emphasises delivering a high-quality customer experience through prompt fault resolution and attentive building care, with a proactive, team-oriented approach.