Maintenance Operative

Avery Healthcare Group; Marlborough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by Avery

Job summary

Avery Healthcare, Marlborough, seeks a Maintenance Coordinator for Merlin Court Care Home to keep the building safe and comfortable for residents and staff. You will manage day-to-day maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and uphold high standards of safety and quality.

Join a supportive team environment at Avery Healthcare, with opportunities to grow in facilities management while ensuring compliance and resident comfort at all times.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of safety and fire safety systems.
• Ability to make responsible decisions in a resident's best interest.

Responsibilities

• Resolve home maintenance concerns promptly with knowledge of building systems.
• Engage with approved contractors and source suppliers as needed.
• Cover emergencies relating to the fabric of the home or systems.
• Line manage the Maintenance Assistant including supervision and annual reviews.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Safety & Fire safety

Decision making

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're 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, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Coordinator at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Maintenance Coordinator will be to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents and team members, ensure the smooth running of the facilities, and maintain a good standard of general upkeep for the building.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Resolving any home maintenance concerns promptly. This is accomplished with a working knowledge of building systems and related regulatory requirements. These systems include plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, equipment repairs, and interior/exterior finishes (ex, redecorating rooms, conducting fire training, water checks, fire testing, compliance checks, health and safety checks )
• Engaging with approved contractors when required and sourcing alternative suppliers as and when needed.
• Covering all emergencies relating to the fabric of the home or systems contained within the building.
• Where applicable, the Maintenance Coordinator will have direct line management of the Maintenance Assistant, which includes day-to-day supervision, objective setting and annual reviews, approval of hours, absence management and holiday authorisation.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Possess a solid understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Possess an understanding of safety and fire safety systems.
• Have the ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident's best interest.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work.

We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike.

With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

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• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/215838/6739
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date 14 October, 2026
• Job Category Maintenance
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Merlin Court Care Home, The Common, Marlborough, Wiltshire, United Kingdom