Care Home Maintenance Operative - Flexible Shifts

Avery Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Leeds is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Maintenance Operative to keep our building and grounds well maintained. You will handle a variety of routine tasks, carry out basic repairs, and support day-to-day operations across the home.

You will join a caring team and be part of a culture that values respect and safety. The role requires a full driving licence, DBS clearance, and flexibility to cover shifts, including on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience in a general maintenance or handy person role.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including electrical, plumbing, joinery and building tasks inside and outside the Home.
• Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish.
• Ensuring routine re-decoration is undertaken to maintain standards in the home.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, and timely ordering of replacement goods.
• Providing out of hours emergency service, participating in the on-call rota.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Full driving licence

Health and Safety knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Trade qualification in a general maintenance trade

Job description

Avery Healthcare in Leeds is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Maintenance Operative to keep our building and grounds well maintained. You will handle a variety of routine tasks, carry out basic repairs, and support day-to-day operations across the home.

You will join a caring team and be part of a culture that values respect and safety. The role requires a full driving licence, DBS clearance, and flexibility to cover shifts, including on-call duties.