Facilities Team Leader, Student Accommodation Provider, East and Central London, £34-40k, bonus and full benefits package

Our client is the UKs leading provider of city center student accommodation. They are recruiting a Facilities Team Leader covering maintenance at a cluster of 4 large residential buildings/ halls of residence in Stratford, Aldgate, Southwark and Elephant and Castle. Properties typically have mix of single and multi-occupancy apartments and some have facilities including gymnasium, cinema, karaoke room, laundry and study rooms.

The role hold responsibility for the management of a team of 4 maintenance engineers and handymen and is a hands on role (estimated 70% hands on, 30% management and administration).

Tasks tend to be mostly domestic maintenance rather than plant room type maintenance.

We are looking for an individual who has good handyman-level maintenance skills and some supervisory or management experience, ideally gained in a residential setting. Applicants will need good administration skills also and be required to order stock, delegate jobs and manage and appraise staff.

Please note there is a requirement to work one weekend a month (with time off in lieu) and to be on-call for emergencies for one week perm month (with additional payment).

You will work on a rota/ shift system from 08.00 to 16.00, 09.00 to 17.00 or 10.00 to 18.00.

The Team Leader will need a driving license as will need to occasionally transport parts and equipment between buildings.

A salary of £34-40k is offered depending on experience. Our client offers a bonus, linked to the performance of the cluster – and is usually paid at 5-10%. Other benefits include private healthcare and pension contribution up to 11%. Lots of training courses are available to employees.

Please apply with CV and cover note that includes details of salary expectations and notice period.