Refurbishment Operative - Field Based

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential childcare is seeking experienced Refurbishment Operatives to join their team in Stafford. The role involves refurbishing children's homes and schools, performing various maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including annual leave and a company van.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Overtime pay

Sick pay

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Recognition awards

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Free holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance with high standards.
• Proficiency in plastering, building, and decorating.
• Full driving license and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in refurbishing homes/schools and complete maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team across properties.
• Follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Maintenance

Plastering

Basic Plumbing

Teamwork

Tools

Jira

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Job Reference:

0216866870a9

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Are you a competent and multiskilled Refurbishment and Maintenance professional or builder looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking experienced Refurbishment Operatives to join our newly established Refurbishment team, working on refurbishing our new children’s homes and schools as part of our expansion plans. You will be part of a dedicated team, performing planned refurbishment, maintenance, and repair tasks such as plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrics, and gardening.

You should be comfortable and confident in carrying out a variety of refurbishment, maintenance, and property upkeep tasks across the region to support our growth.

You will report to our Maintenance Manager, Graham, and be part of a team of three.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in refurbishing homes/schools ready for opening and complete other maintenance tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with the wider maintenance team across our properties.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and report issues to management.
• As a key holder, be responsible for locking and unlocking the premises daily.
• This role may require taking annual leave outside the standard school holiday period from July to September.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience in general maintenance, with the ability to perform tasks to a high standard.
• Proficiency in plastering, building, and decorating to provide comprehensive maintenance services.
• Basic plumbing knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills for effective liaising at all organizational levels.
• Experience in the safe use of powered hand and bench tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with IT systems; current use of Jira for job management.
• Full driving license and flexibility to travel, including overnight stays.

Additional benefits include a salary up to £33,000 per annum, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, company van and fuel card, overtime pay, sick pay, life insurance, health cash plan, recognition awards, employee assistance programme, discounts, a free holiday home in the Peak District, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group operates more than 65 residential homes and five schools across various regions in England. Our online school and specialized education programmes support children nationwide, aiming to help them achieve their best outcomes through bespoke care and education services.