Maintenance Operative

Avery Healthcare Group; Knowle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Maintenance Operative to care for Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull. You’ll keep the building and grounds well maintained, undertaking electrical, plumbing, joinery and general repairs to keep facilities fully functional.

You’ll support new residents with room arrangements and ensure decoration standards are met, while complying with health and safety standards. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance operative is essential in a care home environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH, Moving and Handling and Fire Safety.
• DBS disclosure check will be provided/covered by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs across electrical, plumbing, joinery and building work.
• Carry out checks to services and ensure facilities are fully functional inside and outside the Home.
• Assist new residents with arranging their rooms and maintaining decoration standards; participate in an on-call rota.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Trade qualification / apprenticeship

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Maintenance Operative will be to ensure the building and grounds are well maintained, undertaking a variety of
routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic fixes to equipment and systems whilst ensuring facilities are fully functional. Other responsibilities will include: Carrying out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including all electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home. Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they..., The job opportunity with Avery Healthcare for the position of Maintenance Operative encompasses ensuring the maintenance and functionality of the building and its grounds. Your role will involve undertaking general maintenance tasks, performing basic repairs across various trades such as electrical, plumbing, and joinery both indoors and outdoors. Supporting new residents with arranging their rooms and ensuring decoration standards are maintained will also be part of the responsibilities. Experience as a maintenance operative is crucial, with at least a year in a similar role or possession of a professional qualification in a trade. Knowledge of Health and Safety, including techniques in Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments, is important for this role. Participation in an on-call rota for out-of-hours emergencies is expected. Satisfying a DBS Disclosure check, which Avery Healthcare will cover, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK, are both mandatory.

Avery Healthcare is renowned for being one of the UKs major providers of high-quality elderly care homes, focusing on creating enriching later life experiences for both residents and employees. Driven by a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together', Avery offers outstanding care across over 100 care homes. The company is devoted to fostering an environment where employees feel valued and inspired every day. Joining Avery means engaging in a supportive space where respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care are key. With opportunities to progress within a close-knit team, its no surprise that Avery is the preferred choice for both residents and employees.