Global student housing operator offering enhanced, sustainable living experiences worldwide.
Maintain and service student accommodation, handle repairs, safety checks, and front desk.
8 days ago ago
£26,208 - £26,208
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
- Employees
Service Specialisms
Student Housing
Property Management
Real Estate Investment
Design
Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Student Housing
Sustainable Living
Higher Education Accommodation
Residential
Sustainability
Social Impact
Community Building
Global Real Estate
Role
Description
Take responsibility for ensuring that the community is exceptionally well-maintained, well-presented and functional always.
Ensure that the bin stores are tidy and that the bins are rotated regularly.
Ensure students are safe and secure at all time.
Carry out periodic health and safety checks, including those relating to fire safety and risk assessments, and legionella testing.
Complete both planned and reactive maintenance tasks in line with any service level agreements; carry out first line maintenance and assist specialist contractors when required.
Ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly.
40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid break. This role will include covering the front desk from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM each day alone.)
Along with the day to day activities within your role, you will also be required to manage your health and safety responsibilities as set out in Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974, where it states that you have a duty to take care of yourself and those around you, by your acts or omissions and to cooperate with your employer on health and safety matters.
Requirements
Benefits
Cycle to work scheme.
£26,208 per annum
5 weeks' annual leave
Subsidised Health care & employee assistant program
Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus
Additional 'YuDay' which is a paid day off every year to spend as you wish to support your wellness journey
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
220+ Properties
Global Presence
Operates across 14 countries, showcasing extensive reach and operational efficiency.
Fueled by student insight, it pioneers the “Live Your Best Life” program, touching hundreds of thousands through wellbeing, professional growth, and sustainability.
Specialising in purpose‑built student accommodation, Yugo blends stylish residential spaces with communal and study areas in top university cities.
Backed by The Dot Group and GSA’s legacy, its robust financial model attracts institutional investment into a resilient real‑estate sector.
A standout partnership as exclusive student‑housing operator for a Formula One™ team highlights its zest for innovation and visibility.
Culture + Values
Bold
True
Real
Open
Environment + Sustainability
5–15% savings
Carbon Emissions
Targets a reduction in carbon emissions per person through literacy programs.
420,000 students
Engaged Globally
Reached students through sustainability education programs.
9 Countries
Global Research
Research involves collaboration with students from multiple countries and 10,000+ participants.
Bronze-level Carbon Literate Organization with goal to reach Silver certification
YugoEco pillar drives low-energy usage, energy-efficient lighting, bike storage, recycling and reusable coffee cups
Target to eliminate single-use plastic via student-led Yugo Movement
Inclusion & Diversity
Over 50%
Female Leadership Representation
Significant proportion of leadership roles are held by female employees, demonstrating strong gender diversity at executive levels.
Over 100
Global Sites overseen
The Global People & Culture Director ensures consistent standards and parity across an extensive network of international sites.
Initiatives include collaborative diversity events, podcasts, resource groups and global student networking
Empowerment of young women through visible campaigns (e.g. International Women’s Day displays)
Staff recruitment strategy includes diverse nationalities and languages to reflect student population