Maintenance Operative

Temporary Maintenance Operative - Student Accommodation

Location: Leicester

Hours: 24 hours per week (9:00am-3:00pm)

Contract: Temporary

Start: Immediate

We are recruiting a Temporary Maintenance Operative to support a busy student accommodation site in Leicester. Working 24 hours per week, you will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance tasks, helping to ensure the building remains safe, well-maintained and fully operational.

This role is ideal for someone hands-on, reliable and confident working independently in a residential or accommodation environment.

The role

• Carrying out day-to-day repairs and minor maintenance tasks
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests and issues
• Completing basic plumbing, electrical and joinery works (within your skillset)
• Ensuring health & safety standards are followed at all times
• Supporting site staff with room set-ups or emergency works when required
• Helping to maintain a safe, tidy and professional environment

About you

• Previous maintenance or handyman experience is essential
• Confident using basic tools and maintenance equipment
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
• Health & safety aware with a customer-focused approach
• Available for an immediate start
• This is a great short-term opportunity to work within a supportive site team and a well-managed accommodation environment.