Housekeeping & Maintenance Assistant

We’re looking to appoint a dedicated Housekeeping & Maintenance Assistant to join Fresh and be part of our welcoming accommodation, The Refinery Leeds.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

This role is initially offered as a 3-month fixed-term contract (FTC), with the potential to become an ongoing position subject to review.

As a Housekeeping & Maintenance Assistant, you will work 20 hours per week, ideally 3–4 hours per day between 8:00am and 12:00pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility can be discussed for the right candidate.

As a dedicated and professional team member, you will take pride in maintaining the cleanliness of communal areas at The Refinery Leeds, ensuring a spotless and welcoming environment for our residents. Your efforts will contribute to creating an immaculate, comfortable space where residents can truly feel at home.

Alongside your housekeeping duties, you will also support with basic maintenance responsibilities, such as changing light bulbs, carrying out minor painting tasks, and assisting with general upkeep to help maintain the overall presentation and functionality of the site.

Working as part of the team, you will play an integral role in making the site an exceptional place to live. You’ll join a committed team who go above and beyond to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

We’re looking for someone with previous experience in a cleaning role and a keen eye for detail. You should take pride in your work and enjoy creating a clean and presentable living space for residents. A solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations is also important to ensure a safe and compliant environment. Ideally, you will also be comfortable carrying out basic maintenance tasks and be happy to take a hands‑on approach to supporting the day‑to‑day running of the building.

• A dedicated Training team to assist you with development of your on‑job training.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays to recharge and enjoy life beyond work.
• An in‑house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications.
• Health cash plan to contribute to everyday healthcare expenses.
• Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & Open Up – a confidential wellbeing platform.
• Stay active and take advantage of our cycle to work scheme.
• Access to exclusive shopping discounts to help your money go further.
• Life Insurance for peace of mind.

Fresh is a multi award‑winning student accommodation provider with over 20,000 beds in our portfolio across the UK & Ireland. We’re looking for someone to support our residents and the wider operational team. We create great places to live, built on the simple principle that the people around you can make a huge difference to your way of life. If you’re a people person who loves working collaboratively and is great at making things happen, then you’ll fit right in.