Part-Time Maintenance Technician - Student Living

Colby River; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £14.48

Annual discretionary bonus

Other benefits to be discussed

Job summary

Colby River Student Living is seeking a practical Maintenance Operative for its Exeter site. This part-time, site-based role covers 22.5 hours weekly, with occasional evenings and weekends to meet business needs.

You’ll handle repairs, safety checks, and routine maintenance while supporting residents and contractors on site. You’ll be proactive, organised, and capable of working independently within a busy accommodation team.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a maintenance role.
• Experience in student accommodation or similar large property.
• Good general building and maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to manage planned and reactive maintenance and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain buildings, grounds and communal areas to a high standard.
• Carry out and record PAT testing and other checks where trained.
• Support contractors on site and verify work to required standards.
• Keep accurate maintenance and compliance records.
• Manage materials and stock effectively and help control costs.
• Support the summer turnaround period and residents’ communications.
• Assist the wider site team during urgent incidents and busy periods.

Skills

Customer-focused

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Workload management

Resident communication

Contractor coordination

Basic IT skills

Education

Plumbing/electrical/building qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PAT testing tools

Job description

Colby River Student Living is seeking a practical Maintenance Operative for its Exeter site. This part-time, site-based role covers 22.5 hours weekly, with occasional evenings and weekends to meet business needs.

You’ll handle repairs, safety checks, and routine maintenance while supporting residents and contractors on site. You’ll be proactive, organised, and capable of working independently within a busy accommodation team.