Maintenance Handyman

Maintenance Technician, West London,

Temporary, £16.50ph + hol pay, Tools Provided.

We are looking for a proactive multi skilled Maintenance Operative for student accommodation. In this static role, you will play a key part in delivering an outstanding living experience by ensuring all maintenance and repair requests within the property are handled efficiently and effectively.

This is a hands-on position where no two days are the same—perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

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• Deliver excellent customer service, working closely with colleagues and management.
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• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across the property.
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• Coordinate and monitor onsite contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
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• Complete planned maintenance tasks, including:
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• Fire alarm and emergency lighting testing
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• Fire extinguisher checks
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• Water hygiene tasks (flushing & temperature monitoring)
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• Shower head descaling
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• Health & safety inspections
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• Conduct regular building patrols to identify maintenance issues and safety risks.
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• Perform scheduled flat inspections and promptly resolve any issues identified.
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• Maintain accurate maintenance records and log all issues within the system.
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• Ensure compliance documentation is up to date (gas safety, PAT testing, wiring certification, etc.).
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• Follow all health & safety procedures, including risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
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• Engage professionally with residents, showing empathy and understanding.
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• Report any welfare concerns immediately to management.
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• Support the wider team with reception/admin duties when required.
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What We’re Looking For

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• Experience in general maintenance, including plumbing and/or electrical work.
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• A reliable and self-motivated individual who takes ownership of their work.
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• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation.
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• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently as well as part of a team.
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• A positive, customer-first attitude, with the ability to build rapport with residents.
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If you are a practical, solution-driven individual with a passion for maintenance and customer service, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today!