Student Housing Maintenance Technician

Homes for Students Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Retail discounts

Birthday off

Cycle-to-work

Charity days

Qualification opportunities

Job summary

Homes for Students Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our on-site team at The Pinnacles. This 36-hour role runs Wednesday to Friday 9:00–17:00 and Saturday 7:00–19:00, covering planned and reactive maintenance and ensuring statutory compliance is maintained at all times.

You will keep the property in good condition, report issues promptly, and liaise with suppliers and contractors. The role requires a proactive, customer‑focused approach and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Property maintenance experience in a similar environment or trades experience across multiple disciplines.
• Knowledge of safe working methods including COSHH, Manual Handling and working at height.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent customer care skills with ability to report progress and keep others informed.
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach with initiative to resolve issues quickly.
• Ability to work in a team with a flexible approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance within the property.
• Ensure statutory compliance is maintained at all times.
• Maintain the property's condition and report issues promptly.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to resolve faults and improvements.
• Drive a high-quality customer experience through speedy, quality service.

Skills

Property maintenance experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Customer care skills

Organisation & communication

Team player with flexible approach

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Homes for Students Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our on-site team at The Pinnacles. This 36-hour role runs Wednesday to Friday 9:00–17:00 and Saturday 7:00–19:00, covering planned and reactive maintenance and ensuring statutory compliance is maintained at all times.

You will keep the property in good condition, report issues promptly, and liaise with suppliers and contractors. The role requires a proactive, customer‑focused approach and the ability to work with