Steyn Group
Maintenance Operative
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Maintenance Operative
About Almero Student
Founded in 2013, Almero Student has grown steadily to become a trusted name in student accommodation across the UK. Our mission is to build strong relationships with our students by providing safe, affordable, and well-managed living spaces where they can study, sleep, make friends, and enjoy the culture of their chosen city.
With over 2000 rooms throughout the UK, we operate in key cities including Bristol, Oxford, London, Exeter, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Birmingham. We offer a variety of affordable, well-managed accommodation while providing the highest standards for our students.
The Role
As a Maintenance Operative, you will play a key role in maintaining our Nottingham properties to a high standard, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained living environment for our residents. This includes:
- Completing timely reactive maintenance tasks
- Collaborating closely with the Property Manager, Head of Compliance, and Facilities team
- Delivering excellent customer service while fulfilling duties efficiently within budget
Responsibilities
Reactive & Preventative Maintenance
- Process reactive maintenance jobs promptly via StuRents
- Diagnose issues efficiently and keep residents informed (email or in-person)
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance, including:
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Gardening
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Building & Safety Compliance
- Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly statutory compliance checks (Fire, Water, etc.)
- Maintain Fire Logs and Water Log Books
- Assist with end-of-tenancy check-out inspections
Site & Operational Support
- Daily building walks to ensure communal areas, grounds, plant rooms, storerooms, and bin stores are maintained:
- Free from excess rubbish
- Free from hazards
- Well-kept in appearance
- Support third-party contractors in adhering to health and safety procedures
- Coordinate with contractors for site access
- Assist in turnaround maintenance for end-of-tenancy repairs
Financial & Record-Keeping Duties
- Work with the Property Manager to manage cost controls and profitability within budgets
- Monitor and update StuRents daily to track repairs
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance records
- Report, assess, and prioritise end-of-tenancy maintenance needs
External & Community Care
- Perform weekly cleaning of communal areas:
- Hoovering
- Mopping
- Wiping surfaces
- Conduct regular litter picking and maintain property exteriors for strong curb appeal
Stakeholder Relations
- Build strong relationships with local contractors
- Liaise with residents regarding your services
- Maintain professional correspondence and engagement
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Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- 2-3 years’ hands-on property maintenance experience, including:
- Basics of carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical (wiring, safety)
- Access to or ability to obtain a personally owned vehicle
- Strong understanding of statutory maintenance regulations (Health and Safety, Fire, Water)
Preferred Skills
- Advanced experience in electrical or plumbing, plus access to full toolkit
- IT reporting skills (simple data entry and tracking)
- Detail-oriented with excellent communication abilities
Benefits
- Private Medical & Dental Insurance
- Generous service-linked annual leave
- Salary Sacrifice Pension package
- Annual Wellbeing Allowance
- Annual Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Annual Salary Review
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Matching Scheme
- Paid Volunteering Days
- Life Assurance cover
- Cyclescheme for bicycle commuting
- Referral Scheme
- Length of Service Awards
Compensation Range: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
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