Vita Group
Maintenance Operative
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Maintenance Operative
Maintenance Operative – Manchester, Circle Square
Salary: £28,500 per annum plus bonus Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours per week Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm (Flexibility may be offered)
About the Role
Vita Student’s next-level apartment design offers residential spaces tailored to students' needs, blending privacy and community. Our luxury, comfortable, and premium amenities reflect our commitment to resident satisfaction. As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll ensure operational excellence by maintaining the highest building standards in a customer-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Customer Service & Problem-Solving:
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from students and staff, addressing issues in plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, lighting, furniture, and other equipment.
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Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM):
- Conduct scheduled inspections of facilities to identify potential risks.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks to prevent downtime.
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Repair & Refurbishment:
- Tackle general repairs, including fixing leaks, broken fixtures, damaged doors, and wall repairs.
- Complete minor refurbishments, such as replacing flooring, repairing furniture, and touch-up painting & decorating.
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Ground Works & Exterior Maintenance:
- Maintain outdoor areas, including grass-cutting and hedge-trimming/shaping.
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Safety Compliance:
- Adhere strictly to all health & safety regulations and protocols.
Requirements & Qualifications
Professional Experience
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Proven experience in preventive and corrective fire alarm/firefighting system maintenance.
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Skilled in a broad range of maintenance functions.
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Familiar with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within a comparable operational environment.
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Strong compliance knowledge of health & safety regulations.
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IT Literacy: Ability to use technical software/tools where required.
Personal Characteristics
- Diverse & Inclusive: Thrives in a multi-cultural workplace, valuing equality among all colleagues and residents.
- Communication Skills: Fluent in English; multilingual skills are a bonus.
- Organisational & Leadership: Calm under pressure, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Creative thinker with a positive mindset.
- Resilience: Can navigate unexpected challenges while keeping productivity high.
- Physical Fitness: Able to engage in prolonged standing and repetitive movements (reasonable adjustments considered).
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Why Join Vita Group?
Working at Vita means contributing to some of the UK’s highest-standard residential properties. In return, we offer:
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Annual Bonus: Earned based on achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including reducing external costs, meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and maintaining compliance.
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Holidays: Competitive paid leave (28 days pro-rata, including UK Bank Holidays).
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Unrivalled Perks: Access to Perkbox—shop for clothing, tech, dining credits, travel experiences, or discounted days out.
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Pension Scheme: Vita Group invests 3% of your salary into your Royal London pension, plus a 5% employee contribution.
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Celebratory Culture: Yearly parties & events to recognise excellence and foster team spirit.
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Recognition Programmes: Incentives like Employee of the Month, milestone rewards, and anniversary honours.
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Career Growth: Structured training schemes (Bronze → Platinum) for long-term development.
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Support Services: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential well-being guidance.
Note: All offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and fulfilment of Right to Work requirements. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas—please apply only if eligible to work in the UK.
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