Care Home Maintenance Operative – Part-Time, On-Call

Marton Care Homes; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

Marton Care Homes is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join Riverside View in Darlington. The role is permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) with occasional evenings and weekends, and involves maintaining the home’s exterior, facilities, and safety systems to support our residents.

We value warmth, reliability, and a positive attitude. Previous care-setting experience is a bonus, but personality and alignment with our compassionate culture matter most.

Qualifications

• Experience in building/facilities maintenance or similar role.
• Ability to report defects and log maintenance activity.
• Willingness to be on-call for emergencies.
• Organised, reliable and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable working in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and hazards to the Home Manager.
• Maintain the home’s exterior and grounds, including cleaning and tidying sheds and waste areas.
• Clear snow and grit driveways, paths and access areas.
• Carry out decoration touch-ups to maintain high standards.
• Complete planned maintenance and log results per procedures.
• Record all maintenance tasks and use the Maintenance Book to log repairs.
• Assist/supervise deliveries and assist Contractors onsite.

Skills

Reliability

Organised

Attention to detail

On-call readiness

Team player

Tools

Facilities maintenance tools

Job description

Marton Care Homes is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join Riverside View in Darlington. The role is permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) with occasional evenings and weekends, and involves maintaining the home’s exterior, facilities, and safety systems to support our residents.

We value warmth, reliability, and a positive attitude. Previous care-setting experience is a bonus, but personality and alignment with our compassionate culture matter most.