Maintenance Operative

VOYAGE CARE; Alton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VOYAGE CARE is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our Property & Facilities team. This full-time, regional role supports multiple services, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and comfortable for the people we support.

You’ll carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks, complete safety checks, log work in CAFM, and travel between sites with a UK driving licence. City & Guilds NVQ qualifications welcomed; training offered.

Qualifications

• General multi-trade capabilities across plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks.
• Experience with compliance, health & safety, and safe working practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively with managers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple services.
• Complete fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to meet standards.
• Log tasks and update status in the CAFM system.
• Travel between sites and manage workload to meet SLAs.
• Ensure van stock and equipment are well-managed and cost-effective.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)

Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+

Joinery NVQ Level 2+

Tools

CAFM system

MS Office

Job description

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

• 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
  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., 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), (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
  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.