Care Taker/ Maintenance Operative

iBC Healthcare; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid induction

Funded qualifications Levels 2-5

Career progression

Spot Bonus recognition

Long service awards

28 days holiday

Engagement rewards

Job summary

IBC Healthcare is seeking a reliable Caretaker / Maintenance Operative to support multiple sites across Stoke on Trent and Telford. The role focuses on maintenance, safety, and general upkeep to keep buildings, equipment and external areas in good condition.

If you are hands-on and take pride in fixing things, this varied role offers ongoing training and a clear path to progression.

Responsibilities

• Building Maintenance & Safety: Operate and monitor heating systems; conduct weekly lighting tests; clear blockages; ensure gutters, drains free from debris.
• Handyperson Tasks: Painting, decorating, minor plaster repairs; basic joinery; plumbing; internal glazing support.
• Operational Support: Porterage; monitor stock of consumables; maintain logs (alarm, asbestos, Legionella, heating); take meter readings; assist contractors and visitors.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Report faults; support weekly fire alarm testing; maintain grounds; service company vehicle as needed.

Job description

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Locations: Multiple sites across Stoke on Trent and Telford

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, proactive Caretaker / Maintenance Operative to join our team and provide high-quality maintenance and caretaking support across multiple sites. You will play an essential role in ensuring buildings, equipment, and surrounding areas are safe, secure, and well-maintained.

If you are hands‑on, take pride in your work, and enjoy a role with variety, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Building Maintenance & Safety

• Operate and monitor heating systems, ensuring they run efficiently, report defects promptly.


• Conduct weekly lighting tests and replace minor components (bulbs, tubes, fuses, starters, diffusers).


• Clear blockages in sinks, toilets, drains, and grease traps and address spillages.


• Ensure gutters, gullies, and drains remain free from debris.

Handyperson Tasks

• Painting, decorating, and minor plaster repairs.


• First‑line joinery maintenance (e.g., tightening window hinges, door handle repairs, temporary repairs after vandalism).


• Basic plumbing (unblocking sinks, adjusting taps).


• Internal glazing support, including boarding broken windows when required.

Operational Support

• Porterage duties, including moving and setting up furniture.


• Monitor and replenish stock of consumables (e.g., bulbs, filters).


• Maintain accurate records such as:
  
  
  • Intruder alarm logbook
  
  
  • Asbestos visual checks
  
  
  • Legionella temperature logs
  
  
  • Heating system logs
  
  


• Take meter readings as needed.


• Assist contractors and visitors attending sites.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Report gas, water, or electrical faults and document minor repairs.


• Support weekly fire alarm testing and evacuation procedures.


• Maintain tidy external grounds and occasional gardening.


• Maintain the company vehicle (if supplied), reporting any issues.

What We're Looking For

• A practical, hands‑on individual with experience in building maintenance, caretaking, or a similar role.


• Strong problem‑solving ability and willingness to take initiative.


• Good communication skills and a commitment to safe working practices.


• Flexibility to work across multiple sites as required.

Here’s what we offer:

• Fully paid comprehensive induction and training


• Funded qualifications (Diploma Levels 2, 3, 4 & 5)


• Genuine career progression opportunities


• Star Performer and Spot Bonus recognition schemes


• Long service awards


• 28 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays)


• Employee engagement rewards for feedback and participation

Who We Are

IBC Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services across the Midlands. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex conditions. With contracts across 20+ Local Authorities and ICBs, we’re continuously growing to meet the unique needs of our communities.

We’re committed to delivering care that is compassionate, person‑led, and rooted in respect. Our mission is simple: to support people with disabilities to lead meaningful lives filled with opportunity, inclusion, and joy.

Don’t just take our word for it...

97% of our team would recommend IBC as a great place to work

93% plan to stay with us for the next 3-5 years

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