We are seeking an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance & Service Technician to join an on-site maintenance team at a student accommodation facility.
The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or plumbing background, alongside a recognised trade qualification to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates from other relevant trades, including HVAC, electrical and carpentry, will also be considered.
This is a static-site position offering consistent weekday working hours, a competitive salary, a company vehicle and additional payments for on-call duties.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake a combination of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks, including:
Delivering planned and reactive maintenance works across the student accommodation site.
Responding to maintenance requests during normal working hours and participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota, operating on a one-in-four-week basis.
Carrying out quarterly showerhead and hose cleaning in accordance with ACOP L8 requirements, with full training provided.
Undertaking monthly temperature monitoring of hot and cold water systems.
Monitoring and maintaining mechanical systems, fittings and plant rooms.
Completing biannual fire door inspections, with full training provided, ensuring adjustments are undertaken and faults or damage are accurately recorded.
Carrying out regular visual inspections of building fabric, furniture, fixtures and fittings.
Undertaking minor repairs within student bedrooms and shared kitchen facilities, covering building fabric, fixtures and fittings.
Responding to out-of-hours call-outs as required while on the on-call rota.
Salary, Hours & Benefits
The role offers a salary of up to £36,000 per annum, alongside the following package:
Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am–5:00pm.
On-call rota of one week in every four.
£215 standby payment for the on-call period.
Minimum of two hours paid per call-out at time-and-a-half.
Company vehicle provided, despite the role being based at a static site.
24 days' annual leave, plus public holidays.
Life cover equivalent to one times annual salary.
Employee shopping discounts with major brands and retailers.
Gym membership discounts.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Holiday purchase scheme.
Two corporate social responsibility days per year.
Learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications, training and individual support programmes.
Employee referral rewards.
Access to employee networks supporting inclusion, diversity, disability awareness, LGBTQ colleagues, women, working parents and young professionals.
A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
What We Are Looking For
Essential requirements:
Demonstrable experience in a similar maintenance role.
A relevant trade qualification to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
A full UK driving licence.
Good computer literacy, organisational skills and administrative ability.
The ability to work independently, follow instructions and meet deadlines.
Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
The ability to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
Preferred experience:
A mechanical or plumbing trade background.
Experience maintaining mechanical systems within commercial buildings, residential accommodation or facilities management environments.
Working knowledge of ACOP L8 requirements.
Full training will be provided for specific duties where required.
Please note: The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and candidates must be able to satisfy the relevant requirements.