Maintenance Operative

HC-One Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure the environment is well-maintained and safe for residents. The role includes tasks such as conducting audits, performing repairs, and maintaining a kind approach in all interactions. Ideal candidates will have solid maintenance experience and technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, alongside interpersonal skills to engage positively with residents and colleagues.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Financial wellbeing service (Wagestream)

Learning and development opportunities

24/7 GP online service

Access to 1,600 high-street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral-a-friend scheme up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Interpersonal skills and kindness when communicating with residents or co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents live in a proactively inspected and maintained place.
• Carry out audits and keep records up to date.
• Perform tasks such as replacing taps, fitting extractor fans, and repairing windows.

Skills

Experience in maintenance

Technical knowledge of mechanical systems

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

DIY skills

Cleaning skills

Housekeeping skills

IT skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

About The Role

HC-One are looking for a Maintenance Operative with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping. You’ll also need technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as ideally some IT skills. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co‑worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

As a Maintenance Operative you will make sure our Residents live in a place that is proactively inspected and brilliantly maintained at all times. You’ll carry out audits, keep records up to date, and perform tasks such as replacing taps or mixer valves, fitting new extractor fans, repairing timber on bedroom windows, or putting up new wallpaper in the dining room – all with a sense of kindness above everything else.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must recognise signs that may indicate abuse, harm or neglect, know what to do if concerns arise, attend safeguarding training appropriate to your role, and seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Training & Benefits

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well‑being and throughout your career as a Maintenance Operative we will invest in you. Additional support and benefits include:

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1,600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, giving colleagues and their families 24/7 365 support for a range of physical, mental and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• An attractive referral‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1,000 per referral, depending on the role.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC‑One family, and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.