Maintenance Operative

Avery Healthcare; Fenton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare seeks a dedicated Maintenance Operative to ensure thorough maintenance of facilities and grounds. The successful candidate will have experience in general maintenance, embodying values of care and support, contributing positively to resident experiences at one of the UK’s premier care home providers.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in a general maintenance or handyman role.
• Full driving licence required.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks and checks on services.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs.
• Participate in providing out-of-hours emergency service.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Joinery

Adaptability

Education

Professional qualification in a trade

Job description

Shift Details: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with on-call duties included.

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

Joining us means making a positive impact on residents’ lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment that offers opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your main responsibility as a Maintenance Operative will be to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained, performing routine maintenance tasks, checks on services, and applying basic fixes to equipment and systems, ensuring facilities are fully functional.

Other responsibilities include:

• Carrying out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs, including electrical, plumbing, joinery, and building tasks both inside and outside the home.
• Supporting new residents in arranging their rooms as they wish.
• Undertaking routine re-decoration as required to maintain the standards of the home.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used for tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Providing out-of-hours emergency service and participating in the on-call rota.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will embody our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have at least one year’s experience in a general maintenance or handyman role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.