Maintenance Operative

  • Adecco
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • Sep 04, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Maintenance OperativeLocation: LeedsContract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you have a knack for hands-on maintenance and a keen eye for detail? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Join our dynamic team as a Maintenance Operative and help us create a welcoming and well-maintained environment for our residents.

About UsWe are a leading property organisation with over 35 years of experience in providing bespoke, luxury accommodations across the UK. With 14 operational student accommodation schemes in 10 major cities and an impressive £1.6bn of upcoming developments, we take pride in our commitment to quality and service.

Key Responsibilities:As a Maintenance Operative, you will:

  • Deliver outstanding customer service by promptly addressing maintenance requests and repairs.
  • Monitor and liaise with onsite contractors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
  • Conduct daily reactive and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Perform planned maintenance checks including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and health & safety inspections.
  • Undertake regular building patrols to identify and address maintenance or safety concerns.
  • Conduct scheduled flat inspections and execute all necessary actions swiftly.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Keep Property Documentation Files up to date and organised.
  • Adhere to Health & Safety policies, ensuring all work is carried out safely and effectively.
  • Interact with students professionally, showing empathy and understanding regarding their living environment.
  • Report any welfare issues to management immediately.

Key Requirements:To excel in this role, you should:

  • Take ownership of your responsibilities and take pride in your work.
  • Have a solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its application.
  • Hold a relevant qualification in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems (preferred).
  • Have prior experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance.
  • Possess intermediate skills in business operating systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Be able to prioritise your workload and work collaboratively within a team.

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm on a rotating basis.
  • 1 in 4 Saturdays: 8am to 5pm on a rota'd shift basis.
  • Opportunity for overtime during summer turnover for student check-in/check-out.

Benefits:Join us and enjoy:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
  • Paid overtime
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance cover
  • Employee assistance scheme

Why Join Us?If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to a thriving community, we want to hear from you! This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that values quality, support, and a vibrant living experience.

Apply Now!Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to become a key player in our organisation. Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Maintenance Operative!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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