Maintenance Operative

Bupa Global; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Poole is looking for a Maintenance Operative to ensure facilities remain functional and meet compliance standards. This role includes tasks like managing repairs, performing safety checks, and maintaining building services. The ideal candidate has a building qualification or extensive property maintenance experience. Benefits include healthcare support, early wage access, and a sick pay scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working benefits

Free healthcare access

Sick pay scheme

Annual travel loan

Discounts at fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in property maintenance.
• Full driving licence required.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health and safety checks are completed.
• Complete maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard.
• Manage repairs using Bupa approved contractors.

Skills

Understanding of building services

Experience in planned maintenance systems

Knowledge of statutory requirements

Practical ability in painting and decorating

Education

Building/electrical/plumbing qualification

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Operative (THE06C9)

Overview

Location: The Lindsay Care Home, Poole, BH13 6AP & The Links Care Home, Poole, BH18 8BE. Salary: £13.40 - £16.55 per hour dependent on experience. Contract: Permanent, 40 hours, full time (20 hours at each care home). Shift pattern: Monday - Friday.

We make health happen. Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

As a Maintenance Operative, your primary responsibility will be ensuring that our facilities remain fully functional. You will maintain buildings and equipment effectively while complying with all relevant Bupa Standard Operating Procedures, legislation, and industry best practices. Your role is crucial in ensuring our accommodation meets Bupa’s cultural and brand values.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Ensuring that all health and safety and compliance checks are carried out using the provided digital systems as per the timescales directed by Bupa Standard Operating Procedures and by Bupa compliance management tools and software.
• Action and close any tasks attributed to the Maintenance Manager or home highlighted on Bupa compliance management tools and software.
• Ensure that safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds is to the satisfaction of Environmental Health, local Fire Authority requirements, Legionella Risk Assessment requirements and Health & Safety regulations etc.
• Ensure that all necessary maintenance and repair tasks are completed to a high standard, in a timely manner and offer value for money whilst ensuring internal decoration continues to meet the organisation’s vision regarding first impressions.
• Ensure regular review of residents’ preferences in relation to their personal space is documented and actioned.
• Report defects, obtain quotes and manage repairs using Bupa approved contractors, complying at all times with Bupa’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report irreparable defects to Home Manager or Property/Maintenance Manager as appropriate.
• Manage Care Home elements of any refurbishment programme and capex programme of works ensuring minimal disruption to residents, visitors and staff.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained and safely secured at all times.
• Assist with induction of new colleagues with regard to the operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures, keeping a record of all instructions given as required by the Home Manager, especially where the use of equipment is involved.
• Although you will be located within a home there may be a requirement to provide maintenance support to a local Care Homes within a reasonable distance (no more than 1hr from normal place of work) as and when required to provide a comprehensive regional maintenance support.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• A good understanding of building services including, heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, and plumbing.
• Sound understanding of building fabric and its maintenance.
• Practical experience of planned maintenance systems and record keeping.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and experience of compliance.
• A full driving licence.
• A building/electrical/plumbing qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC etc) or a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in property maintenance and general repairs where possible.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be flexible to meet changing demands within the care home.
• Practical ability and experience in painting and decorating.

Benefits

• Viva is our global wellbeing programme addressing mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have family-friendly benefits.
• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues.
• Annual allowance to redeem against a menu of healthcare products (approx. £350).
• Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, money).
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport tickets.
• Range of pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents.
• Menopause Plan for tailored health support.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. Our customers are our focus, and our people are driven by helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage diversity and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer reasonable adjustments in recruitment for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.

Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Job

Maintenance