FACILITIES TEAM LEADER – STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

Location: Whitechapel, Central London (covering multiple sites within 2–4 miles)
Salary: £35,472 – £41,202 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend or on-call cover)
Contract: Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Team Leader to join a leading student accommodation provider, overseeing the day-to-day facilities operations across a small cluster of buildings in Whitechapel, London.
You’ll be responsible for coordinating a small maintenance team and ensuring the buildings remain safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant at all times. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, confident managing people and contractors, and experienced in maintaining residential or hospitality environments to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations across multiple student accommodation buildings within close proximity
• Supervise a small team of maintenance operatives, assigning tasks and overseeing performance
• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and statutory compliance checks are completed on time and logged correctly
• Carry out hands-on maintenance tasks (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, joinery, basic decorating) where required
• Liaise with contractors, managing on-site works and ensuring jobs meet agreed safety and quality standards
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and fire safety protocols across all buildings
• Support summer turnaround activity including room preparation, inspections, and project coordination
• Maintain clear records using the internal CAFM or maintenance tracking system
• Work collaboratively with the wider on-site and central operations teams to ensure a consistent service for students

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in building maintenance, facilities, or estates management
• Experience in student accommodation, hospitality, or residential property sectors preferred
• Ability to lead a small team and hold others accountable to safety and service standards
• Comfortable working across multiple buildings and managing your time effectively
• Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance, and building services
• Trade background or hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or general maintenance work
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with maintenance management systems
• Flexible approach to working hours, with occasional requirement for weekend or on-call cover

What’s On Offer:

• Salary between £35,000and £41,000 depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time role in a well-supported and respected organisation
• Opportunity to manage a small team and gain exposure to multi-site operations
• Central London location with excellent transport links
• Long-term career growth potential within a growing property portfolio

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you availble for immediate starts or do you have a notice period?
• Best time / Number to contact you as you will be called by Johnny from our head office in Liverpool 0151 2365825

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FTLLDNCEN

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations across multiple student accommodation buildings within close proximity
• Supervise a small team of maintenance operatives, assigning tasks and overseeing performance
• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and statutory compliance checks are completed on time and logged correctly
• Carry out hands-on maintenance tasks (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, joinery, basic decorating) where required
• Liaise with contractors, managing on-site works and ensuring jobs meet agreed safety and quality standards
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and fire safety protocols across all buildings
• Support summer turnaround activity including room preparation, inspections, and project coordination
• Maintain clear records using the internal CAFM or maintenance tracking system
• Work collaboratively with the wider on-site and central operations teams to ensure a consistent service for student