Maintenance Operative

TN United Kingdom; Ripon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure safe and clean environments for children and young people. The role involves domestic repairs, compliance with regulations, and proactive management of maintenance tasks. Join a supportive team with opportunities for progression and a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible working: Monday to Friday

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Bonus for referring a friend or family member

Progression through leadership programme

Qualifications

• Experience with compliance and record keeping.
• Building trade background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for domestic repairs & maintenance of the premises.
• Ensure compliance with national regulations and inspection standards.
• Manage workload proactively and effectively.

Skills

Building and maintenance knowledge

Experience with compliance

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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 through our leadership programme
Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
Working environments: Beautiful houses and locations with excellent facilities
Refer a friend scheme: Bonus for referring a friend or family member who joins us

The Role of a Maintenance Operative

The maintenance operative is responsible for domestic repairs & maintenance of the premises, minor projects, and compliance for site operation.

- Ensure the environment is safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair, and sensitive to the needs of 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 contractor works that fall below standards.

- Ensure compliance with national regulations and inspection standards relevant to the establishment.

- Maintain environmental health standards and regulatory compliance.

- Manage workload proactively and effectively.

- Liaise with the Regional Facilities Manager on projects and technical matters.

- Identify projects to improve the facility's image, functionality, or efficiency.

- Complete projects on time and leave contractor areas in good condition.

- Maintain grounds upkeep.

What you will bring

- Building and maintenance knowledge.

- Experience with compliance and record keeping.

- Building trade background preferred but not essential.

Requirements include an enhanced DBS check and references, conducted in line with regulations. Online searches of candidates will be performed for safeguarding purposes. Employees are responsible for promoting equality and challenging discrimination in all forms.