Provides purpose‑built student accommodation across the UK.
Lead a facilities team delivering maintenance and service for student accommodation.
3 days ago ago
£35,472 - £41,202
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Investment
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
Description
team lead
compliance checks
sustainability
building checks
maintenance
team development
You will be able to confidentially lead your team in the absence of the Facilities Manager to maintain exceptional customer service
Ensure compliance checks are done correctly and on time
Help us deliver on our sustainability strategies to provide net-zero carbon accommodation and create resilient, resource-efficient assets to do so.
Take accountability for your team`s responsiveness in solving students€,, problems
Conduct regular building checks to make sure that our buildings are clean, safe, and secure.
Solve all sorts of basic maintenance issues with a can-do attitude - this could involve fixing doors, painting walls, cleaning the courtyard, or changing light bulbs.
Support the Facilities Manager to build and develop a motivated, engaged, and high-performance team
Supporting the training and development of your team members to help them reach their potential
Support the routine activities of your team, including delegating tasks and setting targets
Assume Facilities Team Member duties when the Facilities Manager is on shift
Provide general maintenance assistance throughout our student properties, such as taking deliveries, moving furniture, and maintaining the grounds.
Take accountability for your team`s performance, actively participating in performance management conversations and personal development plans
Assist the facilities engineering team in keeping our properties in excellent condition.
Requirements
electrical
plumbing
joinery
drivers licence
time management
communication
You are able to manage the competing demands of compliance and delivering world-class experience for our students
You remain calm and focussed, even in difficult or pressurised situations
You will have general knowledge or experience working within maintenance, e.g., minor electrical, decorating, plumbing, joinery work.
Must have a full UK drivers license
You are detail-orientated, nothing escapes your eye
You can delegate tasks fairly, bearing in mind your team`s strengths and weaknesses
You are confident working both on your own or as part of the team.
You have great time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
You will communicate effectively, by actively listening, making points logically, and by using appropriate language, tone, and gesture
Benefits
A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!
Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
33 days` paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
basic criminal record check required before starting; cost covered by unite students.