Job Description
The summer turn is a vital period at iQ Student Accommodation, when we prepare our buildings for the next academic year. As students move out at the end of their tenancies, our teams work at pace to clean, maintain, and refresh rooms and shared spaces, ensuring everything meets our high standards. It's a dynamic and fast-paced time that requires great teamwork, attention to detail, and a focus on delivering an excellent experience for both our summer guests and returning students.
Role Summary:
To contribute to an exceptional experience through the provision of a high standard of repairs and maintenance tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work as part of a team, supporting and respecting other team members, to deliver exceptional living environments.
* Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues; demonstrate a clear understanding of issues and respond accordingly using initiative.
* Assist on move-in days.
* Support onsite Maintenance Technicians with ad hoc tasks such as moving heavy furniture and items on-site or between locations.
* Administer all property maintenance in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* Undertake repair and maintenance tasks to a high quality, including basic plumbing (e.g., fixing leaky taps), painting/decorating, replacing lighting lamps/tubes, and statutory testing.
* Adept at silicone sealing, mastic work, and repairs to surface materials.
* Understand and respond to health and safety matters promptly and appropriately.
* Practice proper safety techniques in line with company guidelines.
* Report incidents or accidents to the Operations Manager timely.
Health and safety induction will be provided prior to start date, covering all required aspects for the role, with basic PPE provided.
Key Relationships:
* Operations Manager
* Other on-site team members
About You
Knowledge & Qualifications:
* Awareness of H&S requirements on site.
* Continuous improvement of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
* A recognized trade qualification (e.g., Building Crafts Operative Certificate, City and Guilds, or NVQ) relevant to repairs and maintenance in residential buildings is highly desirable but not essential.
Experience & Skills:
* Experience in repairs and maintenance in a domestic residential environment or as a general builder/residential construction in trades such as plumbing or carpentry.
* Compliance with operating systems, policies, and procedures.
* Helpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills.
* Professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor.
* Teamwork-oriented approach.
* Flexible and positive attitude with the ability to work independently.
* Smart appearance, adhering to the stated appearance code.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary workers.
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