Maintenance Operative
Vita Student
Maintain and repair building facilities for student residences.
10 days ago ago
£28,000 - £28,000
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
241 Employees
Service Specialisms
Student Accommodation
Customer Service
Hospitality
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
minor repairs
safety compliance
request response
ground works
flooring repair
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
fire alarm
ppm
it
maintenance
safety
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)
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no right-to-work sponsorship is provided; candidates requiring sponsorship will not progress.
- pre-employment checks include dbs (disclosure & barring service) verification.
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Company
Overview
2012
Foundation Year
The company was established in 2012 as the starting point of its mission to modernize student accommodations.
29 Communities
Properties Operated
Operates and manages 29 student accommodation communities across the UK and Spain.
10,009 Beds
Accommodation Capacity
Provides housing for over 10,000 students across its portfolio of properties.
£600m Deal
Major Financing
Secured a landmark £600 million funding deal to support its development projects.
- Modernising characterless student halls into vibrant, amenity-rich homes.
- Specialises in residential student accommodation entwined with hospitality-style amenities.
- Standout: Career-launching events and alumni support, including a global network.
- Unusual detail: Repurposes disused offices into high-rise student hubs with gyms, cinemas, coworking spaces.
- We create a vibrant and welcoming community.
- We provide a home that supports student success and wellbeing.
- We innovate and continuously improve to create exceptional living experiences.
- We are always committed to being transparent, honest, and accountable.
- We embrace diversity and strive to create a culture where everyone feels included and valued.
Net Zero by 2050
Environmental Commitment
Striving to achieve net zero status by the year 2050.
50% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Goal
Aiming to reduce operational carbon emissions by half by 2030.
- All new developments adhere to sustainability criteria, including energy-efficient systems and sustainable building materials.
- Operational properties are increasingly using renewable energy sources.
- Focus on reducing waste and increasing recycling across all sites.
- Working towards reducing water consumption and improving efficiency in all properties.
40%
Gender Balance in Leadership
Female representation in senior leadership roles within the organization.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- Focus on equal opportunities and striving for gender balance in leadership roles.
- Continuously improving gender representation across all teams.
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