Maintenance Operative

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join their team at Brook View School in Preston. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for children and young people. You will be responsible for domestic repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining high-quality facilities. With a base salary of £24,650 and numerous benefits including flexible working hours and 30 days of holiday, this position not only promises professional growth but also a supportive work environment. Join a team where your efforts will truly make a difference!

Benefits

30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible working Monday to Friday

Wellbeing tools and advice

Refer a friend scheme with bonuses

Stunning working environments

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building maintenance and compliance standards.
• Experience in record keeping and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for domestic repairs and maintenance of premises.
• Ensure compliance with national regulations and inspection standards.

Skills

Building and maintenance knowledge

Experience with compliance and record keeping

Job description

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Maintenance Operative - Brook View School, Preston

Who we are

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

Our services include modern outward-looking residential care for children, young people, and adults, and we operate a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses, and grouped accommodation arrangements.

The portfolio of services we offer includes an acute brain injury rehabilitation centre, specialist services hospitals, residential children’s homes, and specialist education schools teaching hundreds of students.

What will you benefit from

As a Maintenance Operative, you will achieve greatness, and for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you!

• Salary: Base salary of £24,650
• Flexible working Monday to Friday
• Holiday: 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Progression: Most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams
• Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us

The Role of a Maintenance Operative

The maintenance operative is responsible for domestic repairs & maintenance of the premises, minor projects within the site complex, and all compliance needed for the site’s operation.

• Ensure all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair, and sensitive to the needs of the students.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping and reporting related to the site.
• Participate in and undertake regular audits of quality systems.
• Inspect and address works from contractors that fall below required standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national regulations and inspection standards.
• Manage your workload proactively and effectively.
• Liaise with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek technical assistance from the Facilities Manager.
• Identify projects that will improve the facility's image, functionality, or operational efficiency.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and that contractor areas are left in good condition.
• Maintain the grounds of the facility.

What you will bring

• Building and maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with compliance and record keeping.
• A trade background is preferred but not essential.

Requirements for an enhanced DBS check and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment practices. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will be conducted as part of safeguarding checks to assess suitability to work with children. All employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities and challenging discrimination in the workplace.