Caretaker - Student Accommodation

Base pay range

Homes for Students is one of the UK’s leading providers of student accommodation. We currently have a vacancy for a Caretaker at our The Store House property in Leeds working 16 hours per week, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday and Friday.

General duties will include but not be limited to:

• Painting
• Unblocking drains
• Fixing taps
• Changing lightbulbs
• Litter picking the perimeter

The postholder will be responsible for driving a high‑quality customer experience in relation to the speed and quality of the service provided to reported faults and the general condition, state and repair of the property.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience of property maintenance within a similar environment, or experienced and qualified in a trade with the ability to work across a number of trade disciplines to a reasonable standard.
• Awareness of health and safety issues and legal requirements.
• Excellent customer care skills with the ability to report outstanding actions and keep individuals informed of progress.
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines without close supervision.
• To be proactive in approach, with the ability to use initiative and resolve issues or problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work in a team and have a flexible approach to work.

What’s on offer:

• Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts.
• Take your special day off! Enjoy your birthday with a well‑deserved break from work.
• Stay active and eco‑friendly with our cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum.

If this sounds like the role for you and you have the skills, knowledge and experience required, we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Facilities Services

Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.