Maintenance & Facilities Operative – Safe, Clean & Secure

Caretech; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday incl. Bank Hols

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with qualifications

CareTech Foundation - family/friends'援

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Maintenance Operative to carry out general maintenance tasks, painting and decorating, and assist with cleaning, grounds, and plant operations. The role supports the safe, secure environment for students and staff, with responsibilities spanning external fabric care, equipment storage, and incident response.

The ideal candidate will have building/maintenance knowledge, compliance experience, and a preferred but not essential trade background.

Qualifications

• The Maintenance Operative will have Building and Maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with compliance and record keeping.
• A trade background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks as instructed.
• Carry out internal and external paint and decorating.
• Assist with cleaning or grounds tasks as instructed.
• Assist in operating and maintaining heating and hot water plant.
• Assist in maintaining the outside fabric of the building.
• Ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
• Take reasonable care for health and safety of yourself and others.
• Assist in dealing with emergencies.
• Maximise the security of the premises.
• Carry out any additional duties compatible with the role as required by the employer.
• Identify defects and report promptly to the site maintenance manager.

Skills

Building and maintenance knowledge

Job description

CareTech is seeking a Maintenance Operative to carry out general maintenance tasks, painting and decorating, and assist with cleaning, grounds, and plant operations. The role supports the safe, secure environment for students and staff, with responsibilities spanning external fabric care, equipment storage, and incident response.

The ideal candidate will have building/maintenance knowledge, compliance experience, and a preferred but not essential trade background.