Maintenance Operative

Caretech; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of BH

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Maintenance Operative to join our estates team. The role involves carrying out general maintenance, painting, cleaning, grounds tasks, and assisting in heating and hot water plant maintenance.

We value safety, building upkeep, and a proactive approach. A trade background is preferred but not essential, with experience in compliance and record keeping. Join a trusted UK provider focused on care and education needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks as instructed.
• Carry out internal and external paint and decorating.
• Assist with cleaning or grounds tasks as instructed.
• Assist in operating and maintaining heating and hot water plant.
• Maintain the outside fabric of the building.
• Ensure safe use and storage of equipment and materials.
• Take reasonable care for health and safety of self and others.
• Assist in dealing with emergencies.
• Maximise the security of the premises.
• Carry out other duties reasonably required by employer.
• Identify defects and report promptly to site maintenance manager.

Skills

Trade background

Health & safety

Compliance experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• To carry out general maintenance tasks as instructed.
• To carry out internal and external paint and decorating
• To assist with cleaning or grounds tasks as instructed.
• To assist in operating and maintaining heating and hot water plant.
• To assist in maintaining the outside fabric of the building.
• To ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This includes contributing to a safe and secure environment for students/staff/residents.
• To assist in dealing with emergencies.
• To maximise the security of the premises.
• To carry out, as and when required, any additional duties and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and deemed appropriate by your employer in the interests of the company.
• To identify defects and damage, reporting these promptly to the site maintenance manager.
  The Maintenance Operative will have Building and Maintenance knowledge
• Experience with compliance and record keeping
• A trade background preferred but not essential

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operative who is dedicated, passionate and driven to become part of our estates team.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes, Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.