Maintenance Operative

Sandstone Care Group; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative for Dalton Court Care Home in Cockermouth. The position involves general maintenance, safety checks, and ensuring the home is welcoming. Candidates should have experience in property maintenance and problem-solving skills. The role offers opportunities for training and career development along with competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in property maintenance, including basic plumbing skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues effectively and efficiently.
• Keen eye for maintaining high standards across all areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and basic upkeep of the building.
• Perform regular checks on fire alarms, lifts, and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Keep gardens and outdoor spaces tidy and well-maintained.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Caring Nature

Health & Safety Awareness

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Maintenance Operative. Dalton Court Care Home

• £12.60 per hour
• 30 hours a week
• Shift pattern 8:30am-5pm (with some flexibility)

Dalton Court Care Home, nestled in the heart of Cockermouth with breathtaking views of the Lake District fells, is a 60-bed home offering exceptional Nursing, Dementia, Palliative, and Respite care. We’re proud to provide a warm, supportive environment for both residents and staff.

We’re now looking for a dedicated Maintenance Operative to help keep our home safe, welcoming, and running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing:

• General Maintenance – Carry out day-to-day repairs, basic plumbing, decorating, and upkeep of the building.
• Safety First – Perform regular checks on fire alarms, boilers, lifts, and ensure full compliance with health & safety standards.
• Outdoor Care – Keep our gardens, car parks, and outdoor spaces tidy and well-maintained.
• Stock & Supplies – Manage tools and materials efficiently, ensuring everything is in place when needed.
• Team Support – Help new staff get familiar with the building and fire safety procedures.
• Record Keeping – Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance and safety checks.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience : A background in property maintenance, including basic plumbing skills would be beneficial
• Problem-Solving Skills : The ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues effectively and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail : A keen eye for maintaining high standards across all areas.
• Caring Nature : A patient, approachable, and professional manner.
• Health & Safety Awareness : Knowledge of safety requirements and procedures would be beneficial but training will be provided

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.