Job Description

The role:

Planned and Reactive Maintenance

• Undertake maintenance within the residences in a safe working environment, assessing all Health and Safety issues before work commences and report any hazards identified to the relevant Manager
• Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front line response for all plumbing and mechanical work
• Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance
• Liaise with specialist sub-contractors

Statutory Testing

• Carry out statutory testing including PAT testing, fire alarm testing, fire door testing and others, as required

Health and Safety

• Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residences ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons

Other

• Assist colleagues in other trades and locations as and when the need arises
• Undertake training as required
• Participate in an on call rota, when required
• Be prepared to work additional hours, as and when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends
• Other duties as commensurate with the post

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, inclusive of employment referencing covering the past three years and you may be subject to additional vetting and barring checks to ensure your suitability for the role, which could include completing a basic DBS.

In return, we are offering a busy and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave policy, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and also help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly team and help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.