Property Inspection and Refurbishment Operative

YPP is a vibrant and fast-growing business based in Leeds, with an ever-growing property portfolio that spans across the UK. Over the past 12 years we have helped thousands of students and professionals find their perfect home. Whether it’s for just one year or even five years, we’ve helped tenants from over 80 countries across the world.

Over this time we’ve grown into one of the biggest luxury accommodation providers in the North. Our teams have over 15 years of experience and we take pride in being able to talk over 13 languages across our sites!

If you are an enthusiastic individual and are keen to develop your skills whilst working as part of a dynamic and diverse team, YPP is the place for you. We value honesty, integrity, and hard work as key principles in our team members. In return, we provide our employees with the tools needed to develop their skills and progress further within the company, based on their strengths and interests.

Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Property Inspection and Refurbishment Operative to join our team in Greater Manchester. This permanent, full-time role is essential for ensuring that properties meet our high standards of quality and safety. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in inspecting properties, identifying refurbishment needs, and executing necessary improvements, thereby contributing to our commitment to providing excellent housing solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Travelling regularly to properties across regional cities, including overnight stays where required.
• Arranging and carrying out daily inspections of occupied properties and reporting findings using the relevant IT software.
• Carrying out all duties with due regard for safe working practices, Health and Safety Regulations, and COSHH, while safeguarding yourself, our tenants, colleagues, contractors, and members of the public.
• Assessing problems that require professional attention, reporting these promptly to the management team.
• Carrying out minor maintenance works including:
• Basic plumbing repairs.
• Minor electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and changing plugs.
• Basic joinery repairs.
• General patch repairs.
• Painting and decorating.
• Resealing bathrooms, kitchens, and other sanitary areas.
• Completing redecoration works following repairs or during routine property maintenance.
• Maintaining a clean and safe site, including the removal of litter and graffiti where required.
• Ensuring all tools and equipment are maintained in safe working order and used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• Reporting any major maintenance issues that fall outside the scope of the role to the Maintenance Team or approved contractors.

Essential Skills:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight in regional cities when required.
• Experience carrying out property inspections.
• Experience in general property maintenance and minor repairs.
• Painting and decorating experience.
• Good working knowledge of IT.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Desirable Skills

• Good working knowledge of basic electrical maintenance.
• Basic plumbing and joinery experience.
• Experience in plastering (desirable but not essential).
• Experience working within student accommodation, residential, or commercial property environments.