Maintenance Operative

TN United Kingdom; Lymington; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Operative to ensure the safety and upkeep of their facilities. This role involves managing domestic repairs, maintaining high standards of compliance, and collaborating with management on various projects. With a focus on creating a welcoming and hygienic environment, the ideal candidate will have a background in building and maintenance, although this is not essential. Enjoy a flexible working schedule, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team. Join a company that values equal opportunities and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Career progression through leadership programme

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Beautiful working environments

Refer a friend scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have building and maintenance knowledge.
• Compliance experience and record-keeping skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for domestic repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with national regulations and inspection standards.
• Collaborate with the Regional Facilities Manager on projects.

Skills

Building and maintenance knowledge

Compliance experience

Record-keeping skills

Job description

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CareTech supports adults with complex needs and cares for children and young people, offering carefully designed programmes in specialist services, many of which have attached schools and residential facilities.

Our services include modern residential care for children, young people, and adults, as well as supported living schemes comprising individual flats, houses, and grouped accommodations.

Our portfolio features an acute brain injury rehabilitation centre, specialist hospital services, residential children’s homes, and specialized education schools serving hundreds of students.

Benefits

As a Maintenance Operative, your hard work and dedication will be rewarded!

• Salary: Base salary of £24,650
• Flexible working Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday
• Career progression through our leadership programme
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
• Refer a friend scheme with bonuses

Role Responsibilities

The Maintenance Operative is responsible for domestic repairs and maintenance, minor projects, and ensuring compliance for the site’s operation.

• Ensure the environment is safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, and in good repair
• Maintain high standards of record keeping and reporting
• Participate in quality audits
• Address contractor works that fall below standards
• Ensure compliance with national regulations and inspection standards
• Manage workload proactively
• Collaborate with the Regional Facilities Manager on projects
• Identify and implement improvements for the facility
• Complete projects on time and leave contractor areas in good condition
• Maintain the grounds

Candidate Requirements

Ideal candidates will have building and maintenance knowledge, compliance experience, and record-keeping skills. A trade background is preferred but not essential.

Enhanced DBS checks and references will be conducted in line with regulations. Online searches will be part of safeguarding procedures, focusing on suitability to work with children.

All employees are expected to promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.