Maintenance Operative

Mariposa Care Group Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care organization as a Maintenance Technician. In this role, you will ensure our facilities are maintained to the highest standards, performing essential checks and repairs. We value self-motivated individuals who can multi-task and take pride in their work. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for qualification development and a range of benefits, including recognition payments and private health care options. If you're passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for residents, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Recognition of service payments

Unlimited 'Refer a Friend' payments

Training and qualifications funded

Annual pay reviews

Private health care options

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or general trade is essential.
• Level 2 Diploma in Property Maintenance preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with management for maintenance tasks.
• Conducting health and safety checks and reporting faults.

Skills

Maintenance

General Trade

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Level 2 in Property Maintenance

Level 2 in Health and Safety

Job description

Hourly rate: £13.01 per hour
Location: Kingston Court, Carlisle
Contract: Permanent (30 hours)
Postcode: CA2 7JH
Experience Required: Maintenance or general trade
Required Qualifications: Ideally, Level 2 in Property Maintenance or Level 2 in Health and Safety

Our great benefits include:

• Recognition of service payments, totaling £500 in your first year
• UNLIMITED £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ payments (potentially £1,000 each time you refer a new team member!)
• Training and qualifications funded by us
• Annual pay reviews recognizing your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work
• Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dental and optical treatments

About the role

You will liaise with the Home Manager and Senior Manager - Estates regarding the day-to-day maintenance of our building, its services, and grounds. You will complete basic health and safety, fire, electrical, and appliance checks, report all faults, and carry out decoration of bedrooms and some common areas when required.

Who we are looking for

We seek an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can demonstrate a range of skills to ensure our home is maintained to the highest standards in a safe, efficient, and practical manner. A Level 2 Diploma in Property Maintenance would be advantageous, but if you don’t have this yet (or are working towards it), we are happy to support your qualification development. We value the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, use initiative to solve problems, and take pride in your work.

Our recruitment process

If offered a role, it will be conditional on standard checks such as references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Good English and numeracy skills, along with a passion for caring and helping our residents thrive, are essential.

We aim to support every candidate during the recruitment process. If you need assistance or wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage, please email us at [e-mail] — we’re happy to help.

At Mariposa Care, we’re committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Job titles may vary – this role is also known as maintenance technician, maintenance person, maintenance operative, maintenance assistant, handyman, or social care.