Maintenance Operative (22.5 hours)

Maintenance Operative (Part-Time)
Location: Croft Court, Bristol
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Working 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