Maintenance Operative

Overview

Part‑time Maintenance Operative maintaining safety and repairs in Nottingham student housing.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance checks
• routine checks
• maintenance support
• contractor supervision
• service safety
• move management

Tasks

-Keep service areas tidy, secure, and safe -Complete compliance checks, including water testing and equipment monitoring -Carry out routine checks (plant rooms, fire exits, panels, emergency lighting) -Assist with student move-ins, move-outs, and seasonal changeovers -Supervise contractors and ensure works meet required standards -Support with reactive and planned maintenance across plumbing, electrics, and general repairs

Requirements

• trade certifications
• electrics
• plumbing
• carpentry
• problem solving
• customer focused

What You Bring

-Trade certifications or preventative maintenance experience a bonus -Organised with good problem-solving skills -Practical maintenance knowledge (electrics, plumbing, carpentry) desirable -Able to work independently and manage priorities -Professional, approachable, and customer-focused

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Benefits

This is a varied role with plenty of responsibility and the chance to make a real difference to the student living experience.

About Hintel Uk

-Established with a mission to revolutionize talent within the built environment. -Headquartered in London, offering global recruitment services. -Specializes in executive search, talent research, and full recruitment process outsourcing. -Bridges skill gaps in real estate and construction projects. -Guides recruitment strategies for estate agencies, real estate developers, and infrastructure projects, filling roles from senior leadership to technical experts. -Utilizes a data-led approach, combining market intelligence with headhunting to uncover active and passive talent. -Leverages recruitment expertise to streamline hiring compliance and reduce costs. -Has supported the launch of new franchise branches and major property portfolios, demonstrating scalability in recruitment. -Operates within the DeverellSmith network across the UK, Middle East, and North America, offering local insight with global delivery.

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