Job Description:
Maintenance Operative, Vauxhall, SW7
Temporary, 4 months, £16.50ph (£34K)
We are looking for a proactive multi skills Maintenance Operative to join a busy student accommodation for the summer period. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering an outstanding living experience by ensuring all maintenance and repair requests within our accommodation are handled efficiently and effectively.
This is a hands-on position where no two days are the same—perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Deliver excellent customer service, working closely with colleagues and management.
- Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across the property.
- Coordinate and monitor onsite contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
- Complete planned maintenance tasks, including:
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting testing
- Fire extinguisher checks
- Water hygiene tasks (flushing & temperature monitoring)
- Shower head descaling
- Health & safety inspections
- Conduct regular building patrols to identify maintenance issues and safety risks.
- Perform scheduled flat inspections and promptly resolve any issues identified.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and log all issues within the system.
- Ensure compliance documentation is up to date (gas safety, PAT testing, wiring certification, etc.).
- Follow all health & safety procedures, including risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
- Engage professionally with residents, showing empathy and understanding.
- Report any welfare concerns immediately to management.
- Support the wider team with reception/admin duties when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in general maintenance, including plumbing and/or electrical work.
- A reliable and self-motivated individual who takes ownership of their work.
- Strong understanding of health & safety legislation.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently as well as part of a team.
- A positive, customer-first attitude, with the ability to build rapport with residents.
If you are a practical, solution-driven individual with a passion for maintenance and customer service, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today!