Maintenance Technician- Edinburgh

Maintenance Technician

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, 17/08/2026-11/09/2026 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 guestsAbout 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

If you're looking for a rewarding summer role where you can put your maintenance skills to good use, apply today.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed