Homes for Students is one of the UK’s leading providers of student accommodation. We currently have a vacancy for a Caretaker at our Barker House property in Newcastle - upon - Tyne working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. 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 to 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, to recharge and enjoy life outside of work. Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further. 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 Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.