Homes for Students
Maintenance Operative - Student Accommodation
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Maintenance Operative – The Fabric Works, Leeds
Homes for Students
Location: The Fabric Works, Leeds Contract: Full-time (40 hours per week) Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Homes for Students is the UK’s leading provider of student accommodation, and we’re currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our team at our The Fabric Works property in Leeds.
About the Role
You will perform both planned and reactive maintenance within the property while ensuring statutory compliance is consistently maintained. Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the condition of the property, reporting and resolving any issues efficiently.
- Working with minimal direct supervision, prioritising tasks and managing competing deadlines.
- Liaising with internal and external contacts, including suppliers and contractors.
- Ensuring a high-quality customer experience by maintaining fast and effective responses to faults, alongside keeping the property in optimal repair.
This role is ideal for a competent, proactive professional who thrives when working independently as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine and emergency maintenance tasks across different trade disciplines.
- Ensure health and safety compliance, including COSHH, manual handling, working at height, and general risk management.
- Respond to residential and operational reports to maintain a safe, functional, and well-maintained living environment.
- Work alongside internal teams, vendors, and service providers to coordinate repairs and improvements.
- Maintain accurate records and demonstrate the ability to effective communication and problem-solving.
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Person Specification
- Previous experience in property maintenance or a trade (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.)—capable of working across multiple disciplines to a reasonable standard.
- Health and safety awareness, including knowledge of risk assessment, COSHH, manual handling, and working at heights.
- Familiarity with legal and operational requirements relating to housing and accommodation.
- Strong customer care skills, including the ability to:
- Clearly report outstanding actions.
- Keep stakeholders informed of problem resolution progress.
- Excellent organisation, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Proven ability to prioritise workflow and work efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Proactive and solutions-focused: demonstrate initiative in resolving issues without excessive direction.
- Willingness to work flexibly and collaborate in a team environment.
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What’s on Offer?
- 25 days generous holiday, plus bank holidays (prorated for part-time colleagues).
- Access to exclusive retail discounts to help make your money go further.
- Birthday leave—for that well-earned break!
- Cycle-to-work scheme—stay active and eco-friendly while commuting.
- Two charity days per year, giving back to the community.
- Opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
About Homes for Students
We’re an equal opportunities employer and part of Inclusive Employers, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application.
Ready to Apply?
If you have the skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm to excel in this practical and customer-focused role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join the Homes for Students team in delivering exceptional student accommodation.
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