Maintenance Operative

Voyage Care; Dodworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Job summary

Voyage Care is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Operative to travel between sites across the region, carrying out maintenance tasks and compliance checks. A full UK driving licence and ability to work independently are essential.

You will use CAFM to log tasks and liaise with Service and Operations Managers to keep environments safe and well-maintained. Experience in multi-site maintenance and a proactive, problem-solving approach will help you succeed in this regional role with a provided van

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally in a multi-site role.
• General multi-trade skills in plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks.
• Understand compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices.
• Proficient IT skills (MS Office, CAFM or similar).
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks (plumbing, joinery, decor, minor electrical work).
• Complete fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to meet legal standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to Service and Operations Managers across the region.
• Use CAFM system to log, update and complete maintenance tasks.
• Manage workload independently and complete work within SLAs.
• Ensure van stock, materials and equipment are well-managed and cost-effective.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Health & Safety compliance

IT systems proficiency

Communication & problem-solving

Can-do attitude under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)

Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+

Joinery NVQ Level 2+

Legionella Awareness Certificate

Job description

Full-time | 37.5 hours | Regional role | Full UK Driving Licence required (Van provided)

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks (including plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and general repairs)
• Completing fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to ensure our services meet legal standards
• Providing excellent customer service to Service and Operations Managers across the region
• Using our CAFM system to log, update and complete maintenance tasks
• Managing your workload independently and ensuring work is completed within agreed SLAsEnsuring van stock, materials and equipment are well-managed and cost-effective

Are you a hands-on problem solver with experience in general building maintenance? Do you enjoy working independently, travelling between sites, and making sure environments are safe and well-maintained? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Experience working as a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally in a multi-site role

• General multi-trade skills (e.g., plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks)
• Good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices
• Confidence using IT systems (MS Office, CAFM or similar)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A positive, "can-do" approach and the ability to work under pressure
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence (essential)

Desirable qualifications

(Not essential - training can be provided depending on experience)

• City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)
• Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+
• Joinery NVQ Level 2+
• Legionella Awareness Certificate