Maintenance Operative

Voyage-Care; Alton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyage-Care is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operative to support our Property & Facilities team across the region. You will manage a varied workload, travelling between sites to keep buildings safe, compliant and comfortable for the people we support.

The role requires multi-trade skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and full driving licence. You will use CAFM and MS Office to log tasks and ensure timely completion, with occasional overnight stays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site maintenance and safe working practices.
• Ability to log and track tasks using IT systems.
• Proactive and able to manage workload across sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance (plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and general repairs).
• Perform fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to meet legal standards.
• Provide excellent service to Service and Operations Managers across the region.

Skills

Multi-trade capability

Health & Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Education

City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)

Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+

Joinery NVQ Level 2+

Legionella Awareness Certificate

Tools

MS Office

CAFM system

Job description

Full-time | 37.5 hours | Regional role | Full UK Driving Licence required (Van provided)

Are you a hands-on problem solver with experience in general building maintenance? Do you enjoy working independently, travelling between sites, and making sure environments are safe and well-maintained? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We're looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our Property & Facilities team, supporting multiple services across the region. You'll play a key part in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and comfortable for the people we support.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks
  (including plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and general repairs)
• Completing fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to ensure our services meet legal standards
• Providing excellent customer service to Service and Operations Managers across the region
• Using our CAFM system to log, update and complete maintenance tasks
• Managing your workload independently and ensuring work is completed within agreed SLAs
• Ensuring van stock, materials and equipment are well-managed and cost-effective
• Travelling between services, with occasional overnight stays where required

What we're looking for

• Experience working as a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally in a multi-site role
• General multi-trade skills (e.g., plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks)
• Good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices
• Confidence using IT systems (MS Office, CAFM or similar)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A positive, "can-do" approach and the ability to work under pressure
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence (essential)

Desirable qualifications

(Not essential – training can be provided depending on experience)

• City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)
• Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+
• Joinery NVQ Level 2+
• Legionella Awareness Certificate

Why join us?

• A varied, rewarding role where your work directly contributes to safe, comfortable environments for the people we support
• Supportive team and strong development opportunities
• Autonomy to manage your day and travel between services
• A team culture built on professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement

If you're a practical, proactive multi-trade professional looking for a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.