Maintenance Operative

I am excited to share a fantastic opportunity to become a Maintenance Operative at a brand-new student accommodation development in the heart of London, featuring 850+ beds. This is your chance to be part of a thriving and ambitious company committed to sustainability, career growth and a supportive work culture.

My client manages a total of 4,600+ beds across multiple sites and has earned a strong reputation for creating vibrant communities and delivering an outstanding student living experience. With plans for future expansion, this is an exciting time to join a company focused on innovation and sustainability

As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a key role in keeping the building running smoothly—handling both reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Your Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of reactive and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Identify and rectify resided maintenance issues such as unblocking sinks, showers and other resident related issues.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and security, ensuring the accommodation is a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for students.
• Conduct regular checks of common areas, plant rooms, powerhouses, and other key areas to ensure everything is in optimal condition.
• Assist on-site contractors, ensuring work is completed on time while adhering to health and safety procedures.

Your Requirements:

• Previous experience in the PBSA, BTR, co-living or hospitality sector.
• Previous experience in plumbing/ carpentry.
• Experience working with contractors.
• A strong passion for customer service and commitment to creating positive living experience for students.
• Team work & Communication.

We are looking to attract talent from all areas of the property industry for this position. We endeavour to have a fair recruitment process. So apply in any way that suits you: text message, video message, CV - the more creative the better.