Maintenance Operative

Care Concern Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Nutritious meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts access

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development support

Career development opportunities

Recognition initiatives

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Avon Court Care Home in Chippenham is seeking a Maintenance Officer to keep the home safe, well maintained and fully operational. You will perform repairs, inspections and installations, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

You will work with the Home Manager to support planning, compliance checks and contractor coordination, maintaining a clean, organised environment with high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of general repairs and electrical/building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Proactive and practical approach to work.
• Reliability, organisation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the building and grounds.
• Ensure equipment and systems are safe and operational.
• Support maintenance planning and contractor coordination.
• Uphold health and safety standards in all work.

Skills

Maintenance experience

General repairs knowledge

Independent workload management

Health and safety awareness

Proactive and practical

Reliable and organised

Job description

About Avon Court Care Home

Avon Court Care Home is a 56 bed care home located in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Providing nursing and residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where 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 Officer, 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
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Avon Court 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.