Driver / Maintenance - Bradbury Court - £12.25 per hour

Shaftesbury; Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Harrow is seeking a General Maintenance Person/Driver to perform general maintenance tasks and ensure safe transport for individuals in care. The ideal candidate should have strong maintenance skills, a valid driving license, and a commitment to health and safety. Benefits include generous annual leave, training, and recognition for good service. This role offers the opportunity to contribute positively to the community and support those in need.

Benefits

Great CQC rewards

Generous annual leave

Access to employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance and repairs.
• Valid driving license with good driving record.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on equipment/facilities.
• Inspect and log items needing specialist maintenance.
• Ensure safe transport for supported individuals and maintain vehicles.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Driving skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

About the role

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Bradbury Court we are recruiting for a General Maintenance Person/Driver. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community‑minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance person you will be required to perform general maintenance or repairs for assigned equipment/facilities, and to regularly inspect, log and report items for specialist maintenance.

• Minor repairs, painting, building furniture, changing light bulbs, unblocking toilets and gardening.
• Support Health and Safety within the service, ensuring that no hazards are present.
• Driving requirements: ensure safe transport for the people we support and maintain the vehicles according to Shaftesbury’s policies.

Bradbury Court in Harrow, north London provides person‑centred, responsive residential care for 21 adults with physical disabilities and a wide range of needs. The home is spacious, modern and offers high‑quality care.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

• Great CQC reward: if the service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff receive a £30 gift voucher; if rated outstanding, staff receive a £50 gift voucher.
• Recognition letters from the Executive Leadership Team and gift vouchers up to £50 for exceeding expectations.
• Excellent training package provided for all staff.
• Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays for the first 5 years, increasing to 28 days + 8 bank holidays thereafter.
• Pension scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance program.

Values and Culture

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. We promote inclusion and wellbeing through disability care, special education and rehabilitation services, and we work to ensure people take part, contribute and are valued.

Diversity & Inclusion

Shaftesbury welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities.

Employment Checks

All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults.