Caretaker/Maintenance
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Position Overview & Specifications
HOST WISH TO EMPLOY:
A CARETAKER
£10.50 (rising to £11.00 after completion of 6 months probationary period)
We are looking to recruit a Caretaker to carry out general cleaning, security and caretaking duties on a student city centre development of 407 beds. These duties will include cleaning of stairwells, security, carrying out repairs, reporting faults, making access arrangements for contractors and prospective new tenants whilst liaising with residents and office staff in order to maintain the development to a high standard.
The position includes mornings and afternoons that will be worked on a rotation basis.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, be able to work on their own initiative, to prioritise workloads and respond to emergencies when called upon. For this position previous relevant experience is desirable. You will need good communication skills together with a caring, responsible and flexible approach.
To apply please telephone 024 7610 0820 to be sent the link for an application pack. Alternatively you can download an application form from www.host-students.com and send to:
The Apollo Works,
1 Alma Street
Coventry
CV1 5QA
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
COVID-19 considerations:
Reasonable measure in place across the scheme.
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Caretaker/Maintenance roles across Host Student Housing Management Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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