Maintenance Technician - Student Housing (Mon-Fri)

UPP; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan via Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

UPP is the UK's leading provider of on-campus student accommodation, delivering safe, comfortable living spaces across university sites. We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Nottingham to join a dedicated team and support residents with reactive maintenance, safety, and service standards.

The role offers a fixed daytime schedule (09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri) with a salary of £27,542 per year. You will work in a busy student environment, reporting to the maintenance supervisor and collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or property environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of building services and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Provide first-line response to maintenance issues across the accommodation.
• Maintain clean, safe and presentable communal areas and external spaces year-round.
• Assist with moving furniture, mattresses, white goods and waste materials.
• Identify and report Health & Safety concerns and escalate as required.
• Contribute to a positive student experience through excellent customer service.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & Safety

Driving licence

Tools

Building services

Job description

UPP is the UK's leading provider of on-campus student accommodation, delivering safe, comfortable living spaces across university sites. We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Nottingham to join a dedicated team and support residents with reactive maintenance, safety, and service standards.

The role offers a fixed daytime schedule (09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri) with a salary of £27,542 per year. You will work in a busy student environment, reporting to the maintenance supervisor and collaborating