Maintenance Technician- Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh
Pay: £16.50 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE
Hours: 09:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Contract: Temporary, 17/08/ /09/2026 4 weeks

Join a Busy Summer Turnaround Team

We're recruiting a Summer Maintenance Operative to support a leading student accommodation provider during the crucial summer turnaround period.

This is a hands-on role focused on preparing accommodation for the new academic year, ensuring rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard for incoming students and summer guests. If you have maintenance experience and enjoy practical work in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work across the site
• Assist with room refreshes and preparation for new residents
• Support move-in activities, including occasional heavy lifting
• Complete basic plumbing, painting and decorating tasks
• Undertake paint work, mastic work and replacements
• Perform routine safety checks and ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Work collaboratively with the Maintenance Technician team and wider site staff
• Help deliver a positive experience for residents and guests

About You

• Previous experience in residential maintenance, facilities, property maintenance or a trade such as plumbing or carpentry
• Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail
• Positive attitude and strong team-working skills
• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Good communication skills and a professional manner
• Trade qualifications are advantageous but not essential

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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