Caretaker - Student Accommodation

Base pay range

Homes for Students is one of the UK’s leading providers of student accommodation. We currently have a vacancy for a Caretaker at our The Forge property in Sheffield working 35 hours per week.

• Painting
• Unblocking drains
• Fixing taps
• Changing light bulbs
• Litter picking the perimeter

The postholder will be responsible for driving a high-quality customer experience in relation to the speed and quality of the service provided to reported faults and the general condition, state and repair of the property.

• Previous experience of Property maintenance within a similar environment, or experienced and qualified in a trade with the ability to work across a number of trade disciplines to a reasonable standard.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues and legal requirements.
• Excellent customer care skills with the ability to report outstanding actions and to keep individuals informed of progress.
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines without close supervision.
• To be proactive in approach, with the ability to use initiative and resolve issues or problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work in a team and have a flexible approach to work.

• Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays, to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further.
• Take your special day off! Enjoy your birthday with a well-deserved break from work.
• Stay active and eco-friendly with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum.

Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other
• Facilities Services