Maintenance Operative

Overview

Join Vita Student in Exeter as a Maintenance Operative, playing a vital role in upholding the operational efficiency and quality standards of our luxury student residences. Our apartments provide a comfortable and stylish living environment complemented by top-tier amenities and a dynamic city lifestyle.

Primary Duties

• Promptly addressing maintenance requests related to plumbing, electrical systems, heating/cooling, lighting, furniture, and equipment from both students and staff.
• Executing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks and performing regular inspections to identify and resolve potential facility issues.
• Handling general repairs such as fixing leaks, broken fixtures, doors, walls, and performing minor improvements like flooring replacement, furniture repairs, and painting touch-ups.
• Managing outdoor maintenance including grass cutting and hedge trimming to maintain exterior areas.
• Complying strictly with safety regulations during all maintenance activities to ensure workplace safety.

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in both preventative and corrective maintenance of fire alarm and firefighting systems.
• Proficiency across various maintenance tasks and environments with a focus on PPM.
• Strong knowledge of safety compliance standards and procedures.
• Basic IT competency to support daily operational duties.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting, respecting colleagues and residents from multiple backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills in English; multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Effective organizational and leadership skills, with calmness under pressure.
• Adaptable, creative, positive, and resilient when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Physical capability for tasks requiring long periods of standing and repetitive motions, with reasonable adjustments considered.

Working Conditions

This is a permanent role with 42.5 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, with possible flexibility offered.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of £28,500 plus a performance-based bonus tied to achievement of KPIs such as reduced contractor call-outs and service compliance.
• Paid holidays totaling 28 days annually including England & Wales bank holidays, prorated to hours worked.
• Access to a Perkbox account offering lifestyle perks including discounts on entertainment, groceries, and more.
• Contributory pension scheme with company contributions of 3% on top of a 5% employee contribution.
• Regular social events and recognition programs acknowledging employee achievements and milestones.
• Comprehensive induction and career development programs with training pathways and certifications.
• 24/7 confidential employee assistance program for personal or work-related support.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment checks including Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK without company sponsorship.