Maintenance Operative

ivolve care & support; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Maintenance Operative to ensure the upkeep of residential services in a defined area. Responsibilities include general maintenance, decoration, and ensuring health and safety. The ideal candidate must have experience in maintenance, a UK driving licence, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum and various benefits including annual leave and flexible working hours.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension

£300 refer a friend scheme

Colleague Lotto

Qualifications

• Experience with general maintenance, including minor electrical and plumbing works.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to be part of an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general maintenance and decoration.
• Travel between services to undertake works.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard.

Skills

Previous experience in a maintenance role

UK Driving Licence

Willing to travel

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Honesty and reliability

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Vacancy Location: Covering our services from Leeds to Bridlington

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28'000 Per Annum

Who We Are

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives. Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025'.

Our Values

Our values reflect us all and they’re at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things.

Our colleagues are passionate, kind and resilient and they go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. We have this expectation of all of our colleagues. As a leader, you’ll embody our values in action and inspire and motivate your teams them to do the same.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work for a fantastic company! We are seeking an experienced maintenance operative to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a diverse set of skills and experience to complete a range of tasks. A vehicle and fuel card are provided, along with trade cards to ensure that tasks can be performed efficiently and effectively.

Role Responsibilities

• A keen eye on value for money
• Responsible for the general maintenance and decoration and general upkeep of residential and supported living services within a defined geographic area, this includes minor electrical and plumbing works.
• Work efficiently and independently or as part of a team, depending on requirements
• Planned maintenance works
• Travel between services to undertake works
• Check emails daily, prioritise and respond to emergencies.
• To ensure all work is completed to a high standard.
• Communicate positively with all managers and respond to their requests verbally in a prompt manner.
• Ensure the health and safety of self, co-workers and clients is upheld for all tasks and duties.
• Carry out tasks if they fall within the remit of professional competence and boundaries.
• Communicate effectively with line manager and facilities support co-ordinator.
• Ensure CAFM system is maintained and updated.
• To ensure the upkeep of all houses is to a high specification.
• Maintain the van allocated and ensure the vehicle is safe to drive before any journey.
• To ensure storage garage is kept tidy, locked and secure at all times.
• To carry out tasks if they fall within the remit of professional competence and boundaries.

Core Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a maintenance role
• UK Driving Licence
• Willing to travel to properties in a defined geographic area
• Be willing to do 1 week out of 6 on-call rota, for which an additional payment is made.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic & flexible
• Strong communication skills
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Desirable

• Previous experience within a social care setting.

How we will support you

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. And there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too.

Industry-leading recognition

• Colleague Lotto – giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes.
• Prize winning Scratchcards aligned with values in action!
• We recognise our Colleagues who go above and beyond – our ‘Heroes’ are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards.
• Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues at work anniversaries.

Additional benefits

• Industry-leading recognition
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Training and development to reach your potential

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!