Maintenance Operative

Bupa UK; Southall; On-site; GBP 18,666 - 22,881; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthcare access and support

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shifts

Interest-free travel loan

Discounts at gyms

Job summary

Bupa UK is looking for a Maintenance Operative at Manor Court Care Home in Southall. This permanent part-time role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, managing maintenance tasks, and supporting other care homes as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in property maintenance, strong customer service skills, and a full driving license. Benefits include healthcare support, early wage access, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of heating, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Practical experience of planned maintenance systems.
• Computer literate and able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health, safety, and compliance checks.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness within the care home.
• Complete maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard.
• Manage care home refurbishment and capital works programmes.

Skills

Building services knowledge

Statutory requirements knowledge

Customer service skills

Practical ability in painting and decorating

Education

Building, electrical, or plumbing qualification

3+ years experience in property maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Job Details

Location: Manor Court Care Home, Britten Drive, North Road, Southall, UB1 2SH

Contract: Permanent – Part Time

Hours: 14 hours per week. Week One: Thursday and Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm. Week Two: Saturday and Sunday. On‑call responsibilities may arise.

Salary: £13.55 to £16.61 per hour, dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health, safety and compliance checks are carried out using Bupa Standard Operating Procedures and Bupa compliance management tools.
• Action and close any tasks attributed to the Maintenance Manager or Home Manager.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds to satisfy Environmental Health, local Fire Authority, Legionella Risk Assessment and Health & Safety regulations.
• Complete maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard, in a timely manner, ensuring value for money and compliance with Bupa’s brand values.
• Review and document residents’ preferences for their personal space and act upon them.
• Report defects, obtain quotes and manage repairs using Bupa approved contractors in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report irreparable defects to the Home Manager or Property/Maintenance Manager.
• Manage care home elements of refurbishment and capital works programmes, ensuring minimal disruption to residents, visitors and staff.
• Maintain and secure all tools and equipment.
• Assist in the induction of new colleagues on emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures, keeping records as required.
• Provide support to other local care homes within a reasonable distance (no more than 1 hour) when required.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Good understanding of building services: heating, hot and cold‑water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of building fabric and its maintenance.
• Practical experience of planned maintenance systems and record keeping.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and compliance experience.
• A full driving licence.
• Building, electrical or plumbing qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC) or at least three years of hands‑on experience in property maintenance and general repairs.
• Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Computer literate.
• Good customer service skills.
• Flexibility to meet changing demands within the care home.
• Practical ability and experience in painting and decorating.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, advice and treatment, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (≈ £350).
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long‑service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, monetary incentives).
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans (details on career site).
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth and co‑parents (details on career site).
• Menopause Plan – support for women seeking advice and treatment.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Equal Opportunities

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process. This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.

Time Type: Part time

Job Area: Care Home – Facilities & Home Support

Locations: Manor Court