Caretaker - Student Accommodation

Student Roost group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A student housing provider in London is seeking a caretaker to manage building maintenance and ensure compliance. This role involves tackling repairs, conducting safety checks, and providing excellent service to residents. Ideal candidates will be friendly, resilient, and skilled in problem-solving. You'll receive training and support in a team that values collaboration and growth, making it more than just a job. Join us and contribute to creating a welcoming home for students.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Career growth opportunities

Training provided

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable with a passion for customer service.
• Ability to tackle maintenance issues proactively.
• Experience in a collaborative team environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and compliance checks in the building.
• Assist with reactive maintenance repairs.
• Detail-oriented reporting and documentation.

Skills

People skills

Problem-solving

Tech savviness

Organizational skills

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Mannequin House, London Salary: £23,088 per annum (£14.80 per hour)

Hours: Average of 30 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 8pm to 8am.

About Student Roost

Student living is about so much more than just a room, it’s about feeling at home. As a caretaker at Student Roost, you are involved in all aspects of building maintenance, from carrying out small repairs to escorting third‑party contractors to any issues within your building. You will also take the lead on compliance checks with your keen eye for detail and precise reporting skills. And just as you care for our buildings and the people within them, we’ll take care of you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Why Join Student Roost?

• Health & Safey and Compliance Checks
• Reactive Maintenance repairs
• Grounds Maintenance
• Redecoration
• Using Tech to assist in reporting and compliance
• Debt Management
• Inclusive & Supporting Culture
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Team Experience
• More Than Just a Job
• Benefits That Support You – see here for more detail
• Escorting Third‑Party contractors

What We’re Looking For: We’re not just looking for experience, we’re looking for the right attitude!

Skills & Qualities

• A People Person – friendly, approachable, and great at building relationships.
• Confident providing exceptional resident experience through tackling maintenance head on
• A team player who thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Tech savvy – ability to learn new systems quickly and comfortable using mobile apps to process information
• Organised and detail‑oriented, with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable with following process, with a dedication to Health and Safety
• Resilient, with the ability to get stuck in with messy jobs such as drain blockages and bin store management.
• Solutions orientated, with the ability to think on your feet.
• Electrical training will be provided however any additional maintenance qualifications are welcomed, but not essential.

If you’re passionate about delivering great customer service and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you! Please note, successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re looking for a role where you can bring your whole self to work and help create a home away from home for students, we’d love to have you on board.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Student Roost.