Maintenance Operative

HC-One Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Preston to ensure a well-maintained living space for residents. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, maintenance tasks, and keeping records. The ideal candidate will possess experience in maintenance, building, and housekeeping, along with a kind approach to communication. The role offers comprehensive training and a range of benefits designed to support well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Financial wellbeing service

Learning and development opportunities

24/7 GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral schemes

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance including building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Considerate and kind communication with residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proactive inspections and maintenance of the residents' living space.
• Carry out audits and maintain up-to-date records.
• Perform maintenance tasks like replacing taps, fitting extractor fans, and repairing windows.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of electrical systems

IT skills

Housekeeping

DIY skills

Job description

About The Role

HC-One are looking for a Maintenance Operative with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping. You’ll also need technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as ideally some IT skills. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co‑worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

As a Maintenance Operative you will make sure our Residents live in a place that is proactively inspected and brilliantly maintained at all times. You’ll carry out audits, keep records up to date, and perform tasks such as replacing taps or mixer valves, fitting new extractor fans, repairing timber on bedroom windows, or putting up new wallpaper in the dining room – all with a sense of kindness above everything else.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must recognise signs that may indicate abuse, harm or neglect, know what to do if concerns arise, attend safeguarding training appropriate to your role, and seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Training & Benefits

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well‑being and throughout your career as a Maintenance Operative we will invest in you. Additional support and benefits include:

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1,600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, giving colleagues and their families 24/7 365 support for a range of physical, mental and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• An attractive referral‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1,000 per referral, depending on the role.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC‑One family, and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.