JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent. 40 hours per week. 5 days / 7, Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturday day shift on key dates such as check in/check out weekends) may be required to work on-call, on a rotational basis.
Property: Student Castle Edinburgh, Causewayside
Direct Report: City Manager
Salary: £26,500 - £29,000 (D.O.E + trade skill certification)

ABOUT US

In 2010 Student Castle was born, in 2018 we added Capitol Students to our family to provide a home away from home for University and College students from all around the world, lending a space to study, meet and socialize. Our passion is to provide for students whilst making a difference. We handle the distractions so our students can focus on getting the most out of their university experience. With over 7,000 beds spanning across 26 properties in 15 cities across the UK and Germany, we offer a variety of room types that are perfect if one is looking for some privacy, or to mingle and socialise with others. Our accommodations are as unique as the students who will live in them. Our sites are conveniently located near major education institutions, within easy reach of local amenities and public transportation.

ESSENTIAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Experienced in a multi discipline maintenance environment, with a commitment to undergo continuing professional development.
• GCSE grade C in English & Maths or equivalent.
• Current Driving License.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE:

• Skilled in ‘hands on’ maintenance, diagnosis and repair of a range of plant equipment and capable of anticipating potential faults or problems which may occur within the full range of building services.
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision and possess good organizational skills.
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation.
• Knowledge of PPM maintenance systems.
• Experienced in the safe use of hand tools, and power tools.
• The ability to communicate clearly at all levels within the organization.
• IT & systems literate, use of IT systems to provide/monitor data within the management reporting systems.
• Flexible – is willing to undertake a range of tasks and duties vital for the effective and successful running of the site.
• Good at planning and organization.
• Innovative.
• Enthusiastic.
• Works well with others.
• Confident, outgoing and presentable.
• A Multi-Disciplined Operative with a “can do” and “self-management” attitude.
• Personally motivated with initiative, flexibility, and innovation to continually develop skills.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £26,500.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/07/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/202

ABOUT THE ROLE

To ensure that repairs and maintenance work is carried out as and when requested throughout our two properties. We need someone with strong all-round building maintenance experience who can manage contractors, planned and reactive works and manage expenditure and budgets.
Reporting to the Assistant Property Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a rolling programme of repairs and maintenance for the building, undertaking minor electrical repairs, decoration, building fabric repairs, statutory and regulatory compliance checks and routine maintenance checks of all M&E equipment and machinery.
This role will be very hands on, spending most of your time with the team and carrying out your daily duties.

COMPLIANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Maintenance of records in line with company procedure.
• Accurate completion and population of all job sheets with relevant information.
• Building professional relationships with all colleagues/residents and specialist contractors.
• Willingness to gain further knowledge via attendance on training courses and toolbox talks where required.