Maintenance Operative

Coverage Care; Park Central; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Coverage Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our care home team in the United Kingdom. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance to keep the home safe and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors.

Reporting to the Home Manager, you will inspect building fabric, carry out PAT testing, and support safety compliance. We value practical, proactive individuals with a background in building maintenance and knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, property maintenance or general maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Understanding of facilities management and building maintenance.
• PAT Testing qualification, First Aid, and Property Maintenance qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs throughout the home.
• Conduct routine building inspections and audits, ensuring any required actions are completed.
• Undertake Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on admission and annually.
• Maintain the gardens and outdoor areas to a high standard, encouraging resident involvement where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and safeguarding requirements.
• Safely store and use equipment, tools, and chemicals.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Facilities management understanding

Independent worker

Education

PAT Testing qualification

First Aid

Property Maintenance qualifications

Job description

Maintenance Operative

We are looking for a reliable and practical Maintenance Operative to join our care home team. Reporting to the Home Manager or Deputy Manager, you will help ensure our home remains safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs throughout the home.
• Conduct routine building inspections and audits, ensuring any required actions are completed.
• Undertake Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on admission and annually.
• Maintain the gardens and outdoor areas to a high standard, encouraging resident involvement where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and safeguarding requirements.
• Safely store and use equipment, tools, and chemicals.

About You

• Previous building, property maintenance, or general maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Understanding of facilities management and building maintenance.
• Experience within a social care setting is desirable.
• PAT Testing qualification, First Aid, and Property Maintenance qualifications are desirable.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.

Join us and help create a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our residents.