Maintenance Operative

Admirals Reach Care Home; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts for high-street and online

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development opportunities

Career development and progression

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Admirals Reach Care Home is hiring a Maintenance Operative to keep the home safe, well maintained and fully operational. This hands-on role covers repairs, inspections, and general upkeep across the building and grounds, with a proactive approach to safety and efficiency.

You will work with the Home Manager to plan maintenance, coordinate contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, supporting a welcoming, well-maintained environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities or a similar role.
• Good knowledge of general repairs, electrical and building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• A proactive and practical approach.
• Reliable, organised and able to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the building and grounds, including repairs, inspections, installations and general upkeep.
• Ensure equipment and systems are working safely and efficiently, identifying issues early and taking appropriate action.
• Work closely with the Home Manager and wider team to support maintenance planning and compliance checks.
• Coordinate contractors where required and help maintain a safe, fully functional environment.
• Maintain a well organised, safe work area in line with health and safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

Building maintenance

Health & safety

Independent worker

Problem solving

Reliable

Organised

Job description

About Admirals Reach Care Home

Admirals Reach Care Home is a 158 bed care home located in a quiet residential area of Chelmsford, Essex. Providing residential, nursing, residential dementia and nursing dementia care, the home offers a welcoming environment with bright living spaces, landscaped gardens, comfortable lounges and a strong family atmosphere. Colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Maintenance Operative Contract

• £14.05 to £14.40 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the home remains safe, well maintained and fully operational at all times. This is a hands on role with responsibility, where your practical skills and proactive approach will directly support the safety, comfort and overall environment.

You will carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the building and grounds, including repairs, inspections, installations and general upkeep. You will ensure equipment and systems are working safely and efficiently, identifying issues early and taking appropriate action.

Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team, you will support maintenance planning, compliance checks and contractor coordination where required. You will help maintain a well organised, safe and fully functional environment, ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities or a similar role
• Good knowledge of general repairs, electrical and building maintenance
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• A proactive and practical approach
• Reliable, organised and able to problem solve

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

Admirals Reach is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.