Job Description Maintenance Technician
Location: Edinburgh City Centre, EH9
Pay: £16.50 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE
Hours: 09:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Contract: Temporary, ASAP start until mid September
Join a Busy Summer Turnaround Team. We’re recruiting a Summer Maintenance Operative to support a leading student accommodation provider during the crucial summer turnaround period. This is a hands‑on role focused on preparing accommodation for the new academic year, ensuring rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard for incoming students and summer guests. If you have maintenance experience and enjoy practical work in a fast‑paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general maintenance and repair work across the site
- Assist with room refreshes and preparation for new
- Support move‑in activities, including occasional heavy lifting
- Complete basic plumbing, painting and decorating tasks
- Undertake paint work, mastic work and replacements
- Perform routine safety checks and ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Work collaboratively with the Maintenance Technician team and wider site staff
- Help deliver a positive experience for and guests
About You
- Previous experience in residential maintenance, facilities, property maintenance or a trade such as plumbing or carpentry
- Practical, hands‑on approach with good attention to detail
- Positive attitude and strong team‑working skills
- Flexible and proactive, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Good communication skills and a professional manner
- Trade qualifications are advantageous but not essential
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