Student Housing Maintenance Technician (Part-Time, 24h)

Homes For Students; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 9,800 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package (25 days + BH

Cycle-to-work scheme

Birthday day off

Discounts

2 charity days per annum

Nationally recognised qualification

Job summary

Homes for Students is seeking a Maintenance Operative for St Martins House in Leicester. The role is 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, focusing on planned and reactive maintenance and ensuring statutory compliance.

You will maintain property condition, report issues promptly, and liaise with suppliers and contractors. The post holder should work with minimal supervision while delivering a high-quality customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance within a similar environment or qualified in a trade.
• Knowledge of safe working methods, COSHH, manual handling, working at height, etc.
• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
• Excellent customer care skills and ability to report progress.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance within the property.
• Ensure statutory compliance is maintained at all times.
• Maintain property condition and report/respond to issues.
• Liaise with internal and external contacts including suppliers and contractors.
• Contribute to high-quality customer experience through fast, effective fault resolution.

Skills

Property maintenance

COSHH

Health & Safety

Customer care

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Trade qualification or experience

Tools

None specified

Job description

Homes for Students is seeking a Maintenance Operative for St Martins House in Leicester. The role is 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, focusing on planned and reactive maintenance and ensuring statutory compliance.

You will maintain property condition, report issues promptly, and liaise with suppliers and contractors. The post holder should work with minimal supervision while delivering a high-quality customer experience.