Maintenance Technician- Edinburgh

Maintenance Technician Location: EdinburghPay: £16.50 per hour, paid weekly via PAYEHours: 09:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute unpaid lunch)Contract: Temporary, 17/08/2026-11/09/2026 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 ..... full job details .....