Maintenance Operative

Voyage-Care; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyage-Care is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operative to support multiple services across the region. You will travel between sites, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and ensure environments are safe and compliant for the people we support.

The role requires multi-trade skills in plumbing, joinery, decoration, and basic electrical work, with a Full Clean UK Driving Licence and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple trades (plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work)
• Completing fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to meet legal standards
• Providing excellent service to Service and Operations Managers across the region
• Using the CAFM system to log, update and close maintenance tasks
• Managing workload independently and meeting SLAs
• Keeping van stock, materials and equipment well-managed and cost-effective
• Travelling between sites with occasional overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
• Performing safety/compliance checks to ensure standards are met.
• Advise and support Service/Operations Managers regionally.
• Utilise CAFM for logging and updating tasks.
• Work independently to meet SLAs and schedules.
• Manage van stock and equipment efficiently.
• Travel between services, may require overnight stays.

Skills

General maintenance

Multi-trade skills

Health & Safety

IT literacy (MS Office/CAF M)

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)

Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+

Joinery NVQ Level 2+

Legionella Awareness Certificate

Tools

CAFM system

MS Office

Job description

Full-time | 37.5 hours | Regional role | Full UK Driving Licence required (Van provided)

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with experience in general building maintenance? Do you enjoy working independently, travelling between sites, and making sure environments are safe and well‑maintained? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our Property & Facilities team, supporting multiple services across the region. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and comfortable for the people we support.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks
  (including plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and general repairs)
• Completing fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to ensure our services meet legal standards
• Providing excellent customer service to Service and Operations Managers across the region
• Using our CAFM system to log, update and complete maintenance tasks
• Managing your workload independently and ensuring work is completed within agreed SLAs
• Ensuring van stock, materials and equipment are well‑managed and cost‑effective
• Travelling between services, with occasional overnight stays where required

What we’re looking for

• Experience working as a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally in a multi‑site role
• General multi‑trade skills (e.g., plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks)
• Good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices
• Confidence using IT systems (MS Office, CAFM or similar)
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• A positive, “can‑do” approach and the ability to work under pressure
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence (essential)

Desirable qualifications

(Not essential – training can be provided depending on experience)

• City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)
• Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+
• Joinery NVQ Level 2+
• Legionella Awareness Certificate

Why join us?

• A varied, rewarding role where your work directly contributes to safe, comfortable environments for the people we support
• Supportive team and strong development opportunities
• Autonomy to manage your day and travel between services
• A team culture built on professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement

If you’re a practical, proactive multi‑trade professional looking for a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.