Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative, Edinburgh, Fountain Bridge

Salary: £28,500 plus performance related annual bonus and generous benefits (please see below).

Contract: Permanent, full time, 42.5 hours per week

Required Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Working Hours: Between 9am - 6pm

Where Ambition Lives

At Vita Student, we create more than premium student accommodation; we create unforgettable experiences for a global community of ambitious students.

From industry-leading spaces and first-class services to vibrant communities and exceptional support, everything we do is designed to help our residents thrive. Our residences are home to students from around the world, and we're proud to provide an environment where they can live without limits and focus on achieving their ambitions.

Our Maintenance Operative plays a vital role in delivering the exceptional living experience that Vita Student is known for. Responsible for maintaining premium student accommodation to the highest standards, this hands‑on role helps ensure that buildings remain safe, welcoming and operating smoothly.

Vita Student’s Maintenance Operative

Our Maintenance Operative plays an important role in maintaining Vita Student's premium residences, ensuring buildings remain safe, welcoming and operating to the highest standard. Working across a variety of maintenance tasks, the role supports the delivery of the exceptional living experience that residents expect from an industry-leading student accommodation provider.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and resolve issues efficiently.

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.

• Carry out routine building inspections and identify maintenance requirements.

• Undertake general repairs, including plumbing, fixtures, doors and minor building fabric repairs.

• Complete basic flooring, furniture, painting and decorating repairs.

• Maintain external grounds, including grass cutting, hedge trimming and general upkeep.

• Follow all health and safety procedures, policies and compliance requirements.

• Contribute to a safe, clean and five-star environment for residents and visitors.

Who We’re Looking For

A skilled and proactive Maintenance Operative with experience maintaining safe, compliant and well‑presented buildings. The ideal candidate will have a broad maintenance background, a strong understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and experience working with fire safety systems. This individual will take pride in maintaining high standards and helping to deliver an exceptional living experience within a premium student accommodation environment.

Professional Experience

• Experience carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on fire alarm and firefighting systems.

• Strong practical knowledge across a range of building maintenance disciplines.

• Experience delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within residential, hospitality, facilities management or student accommodation environments.

• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, compliance standards and safe working practices.

• Confident using maintenance software, work order systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience working in a customer‑facing environment, delivering responsive and professional service.

Personal Qualities and Characteristics

• Passionate about delivering exceptional standards and creating a safe, welcoming environment that enhances the resident experience.

• Proactive and solutions-focused, taking ownership of tasks and responding positively to challenges and changing priorities.

• Inclusive and respectful, committed to supporting a diverse, global community of colleagues and residents from all backgrounds, cultures and beliefs.

• Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships and…