Maintenance Operative

Voyage Care; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyage Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our Property & Facilities team. The role covers multiple services regionally, involving hands-on maintenance and compliance checks across sites.

You will travel between sites, perform planned and reactive tasks, log work in CAFM, and ensure safety and comfort for the people we support. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson in a multi-site setting.
• Wide range of general trades: plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Comfort with IT systems (CAFM or similar).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks across multiple sites.
• Complete fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to meet legal standards.
• Log, update and close maintenance tasks in the CAFM system.
• Manage workload independently and meet SLAs.
• Travel between services with occasional overnight stays.
• Maintain van stock and equipment in a cost-effective way.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Driving licence (UK)

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)

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)

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)
• (Not essential - training can be provided depending on experience)
• City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)
• Joinery NVQ Level 2+
• 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.