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
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