Maintenance Operative

Abbeyfield; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older individuals. As a Maintenance Operative, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring properties are well-maintained and safe, contributing to a supportive community. This position offers a fulfilling vocation with opportunities for growth and development, all while working in a collaborative environment. You'll be recognized for your hard work with competitive pay and a variety of benefits, making this an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

Medicash support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

£500 refer-a-friend scheme

Life assurance

Company pension

Occupational sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding of older people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide first response to repairs and perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular checks on equipment and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Maintain documentation and order necessary repair materials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Empathy

Initiative

Job description

Role: Maintenance Operative
Location: Solihull Contract: 35 hrs p/w (Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00)

Abbeyfield is a national charity committed to alleviating loneliness and isolation among older people. We create supportive, welcoming communities through our retirement apartments, sheltered housing, and care homes, where residents feel valued, empowered, and connected.

This is a brilliant opportunity for people who would be interested in joining our Independent Living service in Solihull. If you are looking for a vocation, that offers support, guidance and a feeling of community, Abbeyfield would love for you to join us.

Working as a team our Maintenance Operatives ensure that the property is maintained, and kept in a good state of repair at all times, by quickly carrying out minor repairs, undertaking pre-emptive repair work, and performing checks on structure, infrastructure and equipment.

The Role of Maintenance Operative

• To provide first response to all repairs to identify the fault and repair or refer to Asset Management/nominated contractor.
• Carrying out day to day operational repairs and maintenance of the building, its fixtures and fittings and its equipment. This will include painting and decoration to rented flats as they become void.
• Complete checks of all specified equipment (plant and other) on a regular basis.
• Routine testing within policy and procedure for fire checks and relevant health & safety policies
• Checking all lighting, inside and outside the scheme to ensure lights are operational and a VFM service is provided. Replace bulbs and report any electrical faults to management.
• Carrying out minor repairs in tenanted flats and in leasehold flats where required.e.g. replace light bulbs, hang pictures/mirrors etc.
• Placing orders for repair and maintenance material, tools and related goods.
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork and documentation is kept current, that SOPs are updated as circumstance or legislation dictates.

About You

• Ability to communicate and interact well with people.
• Works well as an individual and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out all aspects of the role to the highest standard at all times.
• Ability to think outside of the box, and to exercise initiative
• Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.

Why Join Abbeyfield?

We’re committed to recognising and rewarding our team members. Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service, plus public holidays.
• Growth & Development: Comprehensive induction and career development opportunities.
• Competitive Pay: Benchmark-based and with progression opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash support, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym membership.
• Financial Rewards: £500 refer-a-friend scheme, life assurance, and company pension.
• Exclusive Discounts: BenefitHub and Blue Light Card discounts for social care sector workers.
• Additional Perks: Occupational sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.