Student Housing Maintenance Technician

Unite Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus twice a year

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Pension scheme 4%–11%

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Medicash (Health Cash Plan)

EAP

Volunteer day

Discounts

Job summary

Unite Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join the Unite Students / Hello Student teams. You will perform hands-on maintenance, support planned inspections and respond to day-to-day issues across student accommodation, ensuring safe, well-kept environments for residents.

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, teamwork and strong safety practices, with opportunities to contribute across communal areas and building systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or property maintenance role.
• Confidence carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Practical and solutions-focused with good problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team while also being comfortable working independently.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Experience with building systems such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry or general repairs would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on reactive maintenance tasks, resolving issues efficiently and to a high standard.
• Support planned maintenance and inspections, helping ensure buildings remain safe and operational.
• Maintain high property standards, completing low-level repairs and general upkeep across communal areas.
• Support health and safety compliance, following safe working practices at all times.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resident queries, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety or operational issues, ensuring they are logged and tracked appropriately.
• Support emergency response, acting as a first-line responder when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, providing operational support across the property.

Skills

Maintenance

Facilities

General repairs

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Communication

Job description

Unite Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join the Unite Students / Hello Student teams. You will perform hands-on maintenance, support planned inspections and respond to day-to-day issues across student accommodation, ensuring safe, well-kept environments for residents.

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, teamwork and strong safety practices, with opportunities to contribute across communal areas and building systems.