Maintenance Operative

HC One; Skewen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home organization is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for their residents. The role involves carrying out repairs, conducting audits, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will possess technical knowledge and a commitment to kindness in communication. Full training and competitive hourly rates are provided, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities with qualifications

GP online service for you and your children under 16

Support from experienced colleagues

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care'

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and maintain accurate records.
• Carry out various repairs such as replacing taps and fitting extractor fans.
• Ensure maintenance of a well-maintained environment for residents.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

IT skills

Communication

Kindness

Job description

HC-One is seeking a Maintenance Operative with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and preferably some IT skills. You should be considerate and kind in all communications with residents and co-workers.

Your role will involve ensuring our residents live in a proactively inspected and well-maintained environment. Responsibilities include conducting audits, maintaining accurate records, and carrying out repairs such as replacing taps, fitting extractor fans, repairing windows, or decorating. Above all, kindness is essential in your approach.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the appropriate actions to take. Attendance at safeguarding training and the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns are required.

We provide full training and offer a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities with qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Support from experienced colleagues in a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.