Facilities / Maintenance Operative (Student Accommodation)
Posted 22 minutes 10 seconds ago by Pertemps London
£15.44 Hourly
Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Facilities / Maintenance Operative (Student Accommodation)
Location: London
Start Date: 24th August 2026
Contract Length: 1 Month Temporary Assignment
Pay Rate: £15.44 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Facilities / Maintenance Operative to join a busy student accommodation site in London on a temporary 1-month contract.
This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the property, ensuring residents enjoy a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living environment.
Key Responsibilities
Competitive pay of £15.44 per hour
Immediate start available from 24th August 2026
Opportunity to gain experience within a leading student accommodation environment
Friendly and supportive team
If you have maintenance experience and are available for an immediate temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Location: London
Start Date: 24th August 2026
Contract Length: 1 Month Temporary Assignment
Pay Rate: £15.44 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Facilities / Maintenance Operative to join a busy student accommodation site in London on a temporary 1-month contract.
This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the property, ensuring residents enjoy a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general maintenance and repair tasks across the accommodation.
- Resolve maintenance issues including:
- Basic plumbing repairs
- Minor electrical works
- Window and door repairs
- Basic decorating and plastering tasks
- Complete planned maintenance inspections and remedial works.
- Respond promptly to maintenance and health & safety issues.
- Log and update maintenance requests using internal systems.
- Ensure high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and safety across the site.
- Deliver excellent customer service to students and visitors.
- Work closely with the wider facilities team to maintain operational standards.
- Previous experience in a facilities, maintenance, caretaker, handyman, or building maintenance role.
- Good all-round maintenance skills, including basic plumbing and electrical knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Comfortable using technology to log and update jobs.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Competitive pay of £15.44 per hour
Immediate start available from 24th August 2026
Opportunity to gain experience within a leading student accommodation environment
Friendly and supportive team
If you have maintenance experience and are available for an immediate temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!