Caretaker - Student Accommodation

Wearehomesforstudents; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of student accommodation in Leeds is looking for a Caretaker to handle property maintenance tasks such as painting, unblocking drains, and maintaining the general condition of the property. The role includes a generous holiday package, retail discounts, and more. Applicants should have experience in property maintenance and strong customer care skills. This position offers 16 hours per week, working Monday and Friday.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Exclusive retail discounts

Birthday off

Cycle-to-work scheme

2 charity days per annum

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property maintenance or a trade.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Proactive and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Painting and minor repairs.
• Unblocking drains and fixing taps.
• Changing lightbulbs and litter picking.
• Ensuring high-quality customer experience.
• Maintaining the property's general condition.

Skills

Property maintenance experience

Health and Safety awareness

Customer care skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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 Store Houseproperty in Leeds working 16 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday and Friday.

General duties will include but not be limited to:

• Painting
• Unblocking drains
• Fixing taps
• Changing lightbulbs
• 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.

Person Specification

• 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.

What’s on offer

• 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.

If this sounds like the role for you and you have the skills, knowledge and experience required, we would love to hear from you!

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.