Maintenance Operative

Greensleeves Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care charity in London is seeking a Maintenance Operative to perform minor repairs, assist in training colleagues, and ensure safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification and experience in maintenance. This role offers competitive pay and benefits like a pension scheme and free learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Free learning and development

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A trade or similar qualification is necessary.
• Experience in a similar maintenance role is required.
• Extensive repair skills, including basic electrical and plumbing work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs and liaise with external contractors.
• Assist with induction and training of colleagues.
• Participate in fire drills and exercises.
• Carry out general gardening tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fire safety knowledge

Maintenance experience

Education

Trade qualification or similar

Tools

Basic electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Home: Torkington House
Location: Creswick Rd, London W3 9HF
Pay details: £14.16 to £16.82 per hour
Hours: BANK
Posted date: 18/11/2025
Closing date: 01/12/2025

Email us your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to [e-mail]

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 27 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As the Maintenance Operative, you will:

• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment, minor plumbing and carpentry within the home as required, liaise with the Property Advisor and external contractors for more specialised repairs or projects.
• Assist with the induction and training of colleagues, e.g., fire familiarisation, operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures.
• Participate in support to lead fire drills and exercises.
• Carry out general gardening tasks, ensure outbuildings, storage sheds etc. are tidy, safe, and secure.

To apply, you will need:

• A trade or similar qualification
• Experience in a similar role within maintenance (or experience in a trade)
• Extensive experience of carrying out repairs, general decoration, basic electrical, Plumbing and carpentry
• Demonstrable experience of Fire and all Health & Safety checks and other legislative obligations along with the associated record keeping
• Strong communication and organisational skills

We would encourage those with prior experience as Plumbers, Painters & Decorators to apply

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only