Maintenance Assistant / Handyman
Full-time, 8-week FTC
Start date: ASAP!!
Salary: £23,400/year
About Us
Formed in 2013, the Almero Student brand and national footprint has expanded year on year. The Almero team aim to create strong relationships with their students and ensure we provide a great place to study, sleep, make friends and be safe whilst enjoying the culture and benefits of their chosen city.
Almero has 18 sites with over 2200 rooms throughout the UK, with locations in Bristol, Newcastle, Exeter, Leeds, York, London, Manchester, Oxford, Nottingham and Birmingham. Almero Student offers a variety of affordable, well-managed accommodation providing the highest standards for students.
Our focus has been on cities with world renowned Russell Group Institutions with a strong student demand. We have ambitious growth plans and in conjunction with our financial partners aim to have 5000 beds under management by 2025. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing company, to develop your skills and be a part of the operational team that will deliver on their targets.
Almero student's aim is to provide best-in-class experiences for student residents living in our communities. We do this by putting people first—both our residents and our employees. We believe in investing in our people through superb training and support, generous employee benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement by growing throughout our portfolio.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Assistant / Handyman to assist our team over the summer turnaround period. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assisting with the preparation of rooms for our new residents as well as responsible for the upkeep and repair of our student accommodation facilities, ensuring a safe and pleasant living experience for our residents.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist with painting and decorating rooms during the summer turnaround period
- Respond promptly to maintenance tickets by quickly diagnosing issues and efficiently keeping guests informed through our electronic ticketing system
- Assist with end of tenancy checkout inspections
- Ensure properties are maintained to ANUK standards or higher
- Maintain a high standard of service through robust and timely engagement with our guests
- Support the overall operations team as needed
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience as a handyman or maintenance assistant
- Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing
- Ability to use common tools and equipment for repairs
- Basic knowledge of statutory maintenance requirements (fire, water regs, etc.)
- IT reporting skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
- Relevant vocational training or certifications are a plus.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, if required.