Maintenance Operative
Vita Group
Maintain building facilities and address student maintenance requests.
10 days ago ago
£28,000 - £28,000
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Property Development
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Medical
Healthcare
Long-term Care
Bariatric Care
Medical/Surgical
Home Care
Hybrid Medical Mattresses
Wheelchair Seating
Role
What you would be doing
general repairs
safety compliance
maintenance requests
ground works
floor replacement
facility inspections
- General repairs, such as fixing minor issues like leaky plumbing, broken fixtures, damaged doors, and wall repairs.
- Safety compliance. Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures when performing maintenance tasks.
- Respond to maintenance requests, promptly addressing student and staff reports of issues with plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, lighting, furniture, and other equipment.
- Ground works, maintaining the upkeep of outdoor areas such as grass-cutting & hedge-trimming/shaping.
- Performing minor tasks like replacing flooring, repairing furniture, and touch-up painting & decorating.
- Conduct regular inspections of residence facilities to identify potential issues and performing scheduled maintenance tasks
What you bring
it literacy
fire maintenance
ppm
safety
communication
leadership
- Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.
- Adaptability, creativity & positivity.
- Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.
- IT literate
- Experienced delivering preventive and corrective fire alarm and firefighting system maintenance
- Skilled across a variety of maintenance functions
- Demonstrable understanding and adherence of safety compliance regulations and procedures.
- Vita Student operate a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike.
- Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.
- Well-versed in delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within a similar environment.
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship- no right to work sponsorship is provided; applicants needing sponsorship will not be considered.
- employment offers subject to pre‑employment checks including dbs checks.
People also searched
Building Engineer Jobs in Birmingham United KingdomFacilities Inspector Jobs in Birmingham United KingdomBuilding Manager Jobs in Birmingham United KingdomOperations Technician Jobs in Birmingham United KingdomMaintenance Technician Jobs in Birmingham United KingdomMaintenance Engineer Jobs in Birmingham United KingdomFacilities Manager Jobs in Birmingham United KingdomBuilding Engineer Jobs in Dudley United Kingdom
Company
Overview
- Committed to delivering innovative and reliable engineering solutions.
- Strong presence across multiple sectors, providing end-to-end services from planning to execution.
- Specializes in large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects, serving both private and public sectors.
- Diverse portfolio includes complex projects in energy, transport, and utilities.
- Reputation for quality and safety in delivering large, intricate projects on time and within budget.
100% Reuse
Core Trim Materials
Commitment to achieving full reuse of core trim materials in innovative practices.
- Safety is prioritized above all else; employees are expected to leave facilities in the same condition they entered.
- Integrity is maintained by making the right choices, even when challenging, to ensure trust with employees, customers, and partners.
- Resourcefulness is demonstrated through relentless problem-solving and customer-centric collaboration across divisions.
- Responsibility is shown through enhancing community relationships, environmental care, and fulfilling commitments.
56% greenhouse gas reduction
Emissions Progress
Exceeded 2030 target by reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to the 2019 baseline.
Top 1% globally
EcoVadis Rating
Achieved a Platinum EcoVadis rating, placing the company in the top 1% of organizations globally.
99.3% waste diversion
Waste Management
Diverted 99.3% of waste from landfill, demonstrating strong commitment to circular economy principles.
25,422 tonnes repurposed
Material Recovery
Repurposed 25,422 tonnes of excess trim material in 2022, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
- Joined UN Race to Zero, committing to achieving net zero emissions by 2050
- Science-Based Targets initiative validated; on track for 1.5°C warming limit
- 100% renewable electricity across the Group
- Developed Orbis ULTRA foam with up to 95% recycled content; circular-economy closed-loop solution
- Aims for 50% of product range to have sustainable alternatives by 2030
- All new product developments include a sustainable option
- Lost Time Incident Frequency Rate (LTIFR) at lowest-ever 0.14, reflecting safe & sustainable operations
- Introduced a diversity and inclusion policy to create a diverse, representative and inclusive workforce
- Require senior leadership recruitment partners to supply diverse short‑lists
- Recognise that equality and diversity principles lead to a healthier and more productive organisation
- Committed to complying with all employment legislation and opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination
- Encourage a culture where employees are treated with trust and fairness and cooperate actively in business improvement and innovation
- Invest in employee development and training to improve capabilities and organisational capacity
Articles
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio