Night Shift Caretaker & Maintenance – Growth & Safety

Student Roost; Quarter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Roost is seeking a Caretaker for Zinc Quarter to maintain building safety and operations for residents. The role includes night shifts and coordinating with contractors, ensuring compliance and timely repairs while keeping residents safe and comfortable.

The ideal candidate will bring a friendly, service-oriented approach, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic student housing environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and great at building relationships.
• Capable of delivering exceptional resident experience through proactive maintenance.
• Team player who thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Tech savvy with ability to learn new systems quickly on mobile apps.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong communication.
• Committed to Health and Safety and following processes.
• Resilient and able to handle tasks like drain blockages.
• Willing to learn electrical maintenance; extra qualifications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Health, safety and compliance checks.
• Reactive maintenance repairs.
• Grounds maintenance tasks.
• Redecoration work when needed.
• Using technology to support reporting and compliance.
• Escorting third-party contractors to site.

Skills

People skills

Resident experience

Team player

Tech savvy

Organised

Health and Safety

Problem solving

Electrical training

Job description

Student Roost is seeking a Caretaker for Zinc Quarter to maintain building safety and operations for residents. The role includes night shifts and coordinating with contractors, ensuring compliance and timely repairs while keeping residents safe and comfortable.

The ideal candidate will bring a friendly, service-oriented approach, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic student housing environment.