Maintenance Operative

Dogs Trust Company Limited; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal welfare organization is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Merseyside. The role involves maintaining the rehoming centre and supporting its professional presentation. Candidates should be qualified tradespeople with experience in routine maintenance and a commitment to the organization’s values. This is a full-time role with a fixed term of 6 months, requiring a full, manual driving license.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Good understanding of routine maintenance in a practical working environment.
• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Empathy towards dogs and commitment to the values of Dogs Trust.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds, building, and vehicle maintenance.
• Liaise with property and health & safety departments.
• Act as a fire warden and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified tradesperson or experienced handyperson

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Application Deadline: 22 October 2025

Department: Rehoming

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Merseyside

Compensation: £25,223 per year + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative with a positive and proactive attitude to join our team at our Rehoming Centre ensuring the centre is safe and fit for business purposes.

We’re looking for someone able to carry out planned and reactive maintenance in the rehoming centre environment, including all equipment and vehicles associated with the rehoming centre. You’ll also support the management team in the smooth running and professional presentation of the rehoming centre.

What does this role do?

As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll:

• Grounds, building and vehicle maintenance, undertaking reactive repair of damaged or non-working items.
• Liaise with Property department, Health & Safety and Facilities department on routine visits and audits; notifying the appropriate department of potential or developing issues and discussing routine work to be undertaken.
• Be a nominated fire warden.
• Liaise with contractors.
• Identify, take ideas from others, and implement works to enhance the centre environment.
• Logistical support for the movement of goods, people and dogs.

Could this be you?

A qualified tradesperson or experienced handyperson you'll have a good understanding of routine maintenance in a practical working environment and an awareness of current Health & Safety legislation. You will be an excellent communicator, have a problem-solving attitude and keen eye for detail. But above all you'll have an empathy towards the dogs in the centre and a commitment to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week on a fixed term contract for 6 months. A full, manual driving licence is also required for this role.

Adjustments:

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have a condition that would benefit from adjustments during the application and selection process, we are here to support you. Each applicant is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us about your specific requirements and to share any adjustments you may require during your application.

Please see the attached How We Can Help document for more information.

Dogs Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.