Maintenance Operative

Excelcare Holdings; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home in Cambridge is seeking a Maintenance Operative. The role involves ensuring high maintenance standards across care homes, supporting teams, and providing a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have prior maintenance experience, strong customer service, and own tools. A driving license and vehicle for travel between homes is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role (handy person, painting, decorating, gardening).
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Completion of an enhanced DBS (Criminal Records Check) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain premises and grounds to a high standard.
• Conduct routine checks and inspections.
• Support induction of new team members.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Operative with our Cambridge Maintenance team . As a Maintenance Operative you should be ageneral all-rounder with excellent attention to detail, a positive can-do attitude who enjoys working in a client facing role and can offer a great customer experience. You will form part of the Regional maintenance team who support the homes throughout the Cambridge region.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £28,570 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
• 45 hours per week – 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

About the role of Maintenance Operative:

• As the Maintenance Operative your role is ensure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard and provide the people living in our care homes a safe, comfortable, and pleasant environment.
• Maintain all records in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guideline Carry out routine checks and inspections as required and report on this and any issues.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures paying particular attention to health and safety and fire policies.
• Be aware of legislation with regards to property and facilities to ensure works are compliant at completion.
• Support with the induction of new team members as required to ensure they have the necessary skill and knowledge to perform their role.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Ordering and checking of stock when delivered.
• Work with the Home Manager, Teams and the people living in our homes.
• To carry out any additional duties as requested.
• As we operate seven days a week, there is an on-call rota to support the homes in emergency situations during the evenings and weekends however call outs are paid. This is shared between the maintenance team
• To undertake any additional training and development that would be beneficial for your own self-development.

What we are looking for from you:

• Previous experience in a handy person/maintenance/painting and decorating/gardening role.
• Your own basic tools, however, all materials will be provided.
• A full driving licence for use in the UK is essential as well as your own vehicle as there will be a need to travel to other homes in the region for projects or an emergency if required. Mileage will be paid via expenses.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Completion of an enhanced DBS (Criminal Records Check) as you would be working in the home of vulnerable adults.