On-Call Multiskilled Maintenance Tech – Student Housing

Equans UK & Ireland; Blaby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance & Service Technician to join the on-site team at the University of Leicester Student Accommodation project. This full-time role supports reactive and planned maintenance across building services, with on-call duties and a company van provided for site travel.

You will hold a base trade NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) and carry out routine inspections, minor fabric repairs, and safety checks as part of the PPM schedule. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role essential
• Suitable trade discipline qualification (minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of ACOP L8 desirable
• Computer literate with good organisational and administration acumen
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under own initiative or through instruction
• Ability to prioritise & work effectively under pressure
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of planned & reactive maintenance works at the Freemens Common student accommodation site
• Provide initial response to all Reactive Maintenance requests during normal working hours and Out of Hours as part of the On-call Out of Hours Rota
• Quarterly shower head & hose cleaning in accordance with L8 requirements (full training will be provided)
• Monthly temperature monitoring of Hot & Cold water systems
• Continuous monitoring and maintenance of mechanical systems, fittings and plantrooms
• Bi-annual Fire Door inspections (full training will be provided), ensuring necessary adjustments are completed / faults & damage recorded accurately
• Undertake regular visual inspections of building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings
• Undertake minor repairs to faults reported within student bedrooms and shared kitchen facilities covering all elements of building Fabric, Fixtures & Fittings

Job description

Equans is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance & Service Technician to join the on-site team at the University of Leicester Student Accommodation project. This full-time role supports reactive and planned maintenance across building services, with on-call duties and a company van provided for site travel.

You will hold a base trade NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) and carry out routine inspections, minor fabric repairs, and safety checks as part of the PPM schedule. DBS check is required.