Maintenance Operative (22.5 hours)

Maintenance Operative (Part-Time)

Location: Croft Court, Bristol Hours: 22.5 hours per weekWorking pattern: Flexible - choose 3 or 4 days across Monday to Friday, with adaptable start/finish times. We're happy to work around you, including later morning starts, afternoon or evening shifts where needed.

Croft Court, our brand-new student accommodation launching in September 2026, is looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Operative to join us from the very beginning.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a fresh site opening, helping to shape a safe, high-quality, and welcoming environment for our residents from day one.

About the role:

Are you someone who enjoys fixing things and takes pride in keeping spaces running smoothly?

In this role, you'll take ownership of day-to-day maintenance across the building, including:

• Carrying out minor reactive repairs and planned maintenance
• Supporting statutory compliance checks and standards
• Managing external waste areas and commercial bins
• Being the go-to person for maintenance support across site

No two days will be the same, you'll handle everything from routine jobs to unexpected fixes, playing a key part in creating a safe and comfortable home for our students.

About you

We're looking for a practical, solution-focused individual who:

• Has experience in general maintenance or a similar hands-on role
• Enjoys problem-solving and working independently
• Brings a positive, can-do attitude - even when challenges arise
• Takes pride in delivering high standards and keeping environments safe and well maintained

Benefits of working at Fresh?

We offer:

• A dedicated Training team to assist you with development of your on-job training.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays to recharge and enjoy life beyond work.
• An in-house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications.
• Health cash plan to contribute to everyday healthcare expenses.
• Access to 'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform.
• Stay active and take advantage of our cycle to work scheme.
• Access to exclusive shopping discounts to help your money go further!
• Life Insurance for peace of mind.

About Fresh:

Fresh are a multi award-winning student accommodation provider with over 20,000 beds in our portfolio across the UK & Ireland. We're looking for someone to support their residents and the wider operational team.

We create great places to live, built on the simple principle that the people around you can make a huge difference to your way of life. If you're a people person who loves working collaboratively and is great at making things happen, then you'll fit right in!