Maintenance Operative

Caretech; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday incl. Bank Hols

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with qualifications

CareTech Foundation - family/friends'援

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Maintenance Operative to carry out general maintenance tasks, painting and decorating, and assist with cleaning, grounds, and plant operations. The role supports the safe, secure environment for students and staff, with responsibilities spanning external fabric care, equipment storage, and incident response.

The ideal candidate will have building/maintenance knowledge, compliance experience, and a preferred but not essential trade background.

Qualifications

• The Maintenance Operative will have Building and Maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with compliance and record keeping.
• A trade background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks as instructed.
• Carry out internal and external paint and decorating.
• Assist with cleaning or grounds tasks as instructed.
• Assist in operating and maintaining heating and hot water plant.
• Assist in maintaining the outside fabric of the building.
• Ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
• Take reasonable care for health and safety of yourself and others.
• Assist in dealing with emergencies.
• Maximise the security of the premises.
• Carry out any additional duties compatible with the role as required by the employer.
• Identify defects and report promptly to the site maintenance manager.

Skills

Building and maintenance knowledge

Job description

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering

Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on

What We Offer:

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

The Role:

• To carry out general maintenance tasks as instructed.
• To carry out internal and external paint and decorating
• To assist with cleaning or grounds tasks as instructed.
• To assist in operating and maintaining heating and hot water plant.
• To assist in maintaining the outside fabric of the building.
• To ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This includes contributing to a safe and secure environment for students/staff/residents.
• To assist in dealing with emergencies.
• To maximise the security of the premises.
• To carry out, as and when required, any additional duties and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and deemed appropriate by your employer in the interests of the company.
• To identify defects and damage, reporting these promptly to the site maintenance manager.

Requirements:

• The Maintenance Operative will have Building and Maintenance knowledge
• Experience with compliance and record keeping
• A trade background preferred but not essential

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.