Maintenance Operative

At Habito, we’re redefining city living by creating vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities where residents feel at home. Our spaces are more than just places to live -they are designed to bring people together and provide a seamless, modern rental experience.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Operative to ensure the smooth running safety, and upkeep of our Guildford Plaza development in Guildford. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, quickly resolving maintenance issues, keeping communal areas in top condition, and ensuring residents enjoy a safe, comfortable and well-maintained home.

This is a part-time, on-site position, working 20 per week on a fixed shift pattern basis. Shifts are typically Saturday 8am-4.30pm, Sunday 8am-4.30pm and Monday 10am-2pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break included for shifts over six hours. The role offers an hourly pay of £15,000, reflective of experience and responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

Habito is a new-to-the-market co-living brand with a wealth of experience in the rental sector and a bold vision for the future. Backed by a team of industry experts, we are growing fast and redefining urban living by creating vibrant, inclusive and community-driven spaces where people feel truly at home.

Our team is passionate, open and driven by our values: Happy, Accountable, Bold, Inclusive, Trusted and Open. We genuinely care about our people and our residents and we want a Maintenance Operative who shares our enthusiasm for building lasting relationships and exceptional resident experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing.

As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll be a key part of ensuring everything on-site runs smoothly. Your role will include:

• Delivering a great resid****ent experience – responding to maintenance requests quickly, keeping the site safe and ensuring residents feel at home.

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs – tackling plumbing, electrics, carpentry, and general fixes to keep everything in top condition.

• Keeping communal areas and rooms at their best – making sure shared spaces and residents rooms are well-maintained and fully functional.

• Prioritising health & safety – completing compliance checks, carrying out fire alarm and water system tests and ensuring all areas are secure.

• Working as part of a team – collaborating with contractors, housekeepers and management to keep the site running efficiently.

Who We’re Looking For.

We need a skilled, proactive problem-solver who takes pride in keeping things in top shape. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or a handyman role.

• A strong understanding of plumbing, electrics and general repairs.

• A customer-focused mindset and a friendly, can-do attitude.

• Great attention to detail and a commitment to safety and compliance.

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work flexibly as part of a team.

What’s in It for You?

At Habito, we know that happy teams create the best resident experiences. Here’s what you’ll get in return:

• Career growth – we invest in training and development to help you reach your potential.

• A great work culture – friendly, supportive and built on trust.

• A role with purpose – making a real difference in residents’ lives.

• Competitive salary & benefits – because great work deserves great rewards.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)

• Extra day off on your Birthday

• Extra day off annually for volunteering

• Life insurance

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Plus, all the standard stuff like a pension & cycle to work scheme

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a job where no two days are the same, where you can lead, grow and create amazing student experiences, then we’d love to hear from you.

At Habito, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you.

If you’re ready to take ownership, drive results and create exceptional living experiences whilst putting the resident first and creating places they can call home - apply today and help shape the future of co-living at Habito!