Part-Time Maintenance Operative - Student Housing (Glasgow)

Homes For Students; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Exclusive retail discounts

Birthday leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Charity days

Nationally recognised qualification

Job summary

Homes for Students is recruiting a Maintenance Operative for Swan Residences in Glasgow. This 20-hour-per-week role (Mon–Fri) focuses on planned and reactive maintenance to ensure compliance and high property standards.

You will report issues promptly and liaise with suppliers and contractors while delivering quality service to residents. The ideal candidate has maintenance experience, understands COSHH and health and safety, and can work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property maintenance in a similar environment.
• COSHH, manual handling and working at height knowledge.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent customer care and ability to report progress.
• Organised, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, able to use initiative and resolve issues quickly.
• Team player with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance at Swan Residences.
• Ensure statutory compliance is maintained at all times.
• Maintain property condition and report issues promptly.
• Respond to faults and deliver timely service.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to complete works.

Skills

Maintenance experience

COSHH knowledge

Manual Handling

Health and Safety awareness

Customer care

Organisation

Prioritising workload

Teamwork

Job description

Homes for Students is recruiting a Maintenance Operative for Swan Residences in Glasgow. This 20-hour-per-week role (Mon–Fri) focuses on planned and reactive maintenance to ensure compliance and high property standards.

You will report issues promptly and liaise with suppliers and contractors while delivering quality service to residents. The ideal candidate has maintenance experience, understands COSHH and health and safety, and can work with minimal supervision.