Maintenance Operative

St Martins Care Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Martins Care Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Operative for Darlington to support a busy care home. The role involves indoor and outdoor maintenance, safety checks, and coordinating with external contractors to keep the building and grounds well maintained.

We are looking for someone with good English, relevant maintenance qualifications, and strong time-management skills to prioritise tasks and ensure high standards of care and safety for residents.

Qualifications

• Good English (written and verbal).
• Vocational qualification/HNC/City and Guilds in Maintenance or Building Services.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the building and grounds to ensure safety and compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Liaise with external contractors and oversee works as required.
• Carry out routine maintenance checks and essential decorating/gardening tasks.
• Follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Promote the welfare and safety of residents and those supported by the service.

Skills

Good English

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Vocational qualification/HNC/City and Guilds in Maintenance or Building Services

Job description

Maintenance Operative (Darlington | Full Time | £14.85/hr)

Job Overview:

We're recruiting a Maintenance Operative to support a busy care home.

Every day is different and you will work indoors and outdoors completing a variety of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well maintained and we are compliant with Health and Safety legislation.

A key part of the role is ensuring all required checks are completed regularly, you will need to have good time management skills and be able to prioritise your workload.

The Maintenance Operative is a key member of the team and is responsible for the general maintenance of the building, liaising with external contractors, completing safety checks and decorating, gardening and much more!

The successful candidate may also be required to carry out additional duties as reasonably requested.

Location: The service's premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Role-specific Duties:

The Maintenance Operative responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of maintenance implementation and delivery.

• Implement actions to meet and maintain maintenance standards.

• Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.

• Follow legislative requirements and relative regulations.

• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service.

Working with Others

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the service.

• Maintain and develop relationships with residents loved ones.

Leading by Example

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Act as a role model for others and an ambassador for the service.

• Be professional, polite, and reasonable at all times.

Personal and Professional Development

• Understand the regulatory framework governing the service, including CQC requirements.

• To maintain maintenance skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may, from time-to-time, be required in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge.

• Attend mandatory and other training as directed by management.

• Follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.

• Embrace learning opportunities.

About the role

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Good English (written and verbal).

• Vocational qualification/HNC/City and Guilds in Maintenance or Building Services

Skills

• Communication skills to build rapport with residents, communicate effectively with them, and colleagues.

• Problem-solving skills to adapt to and address situations quickly, develop solutions, and recognise/report situations requiring protection.

Previous Experience

• Previous maintenance experience.

Values-based Personal Qualities

• Working Together: Involve residents, families, external agencies, and colleagues; speak up when things go wrong.

• Respect and Dignity: Promote person-centred care and independence.

• Everybody Counts: Ensure no discrimination or exclusion, understand human rights, and enable individuals to voice concerns.

• Commitment to Quality of Care: Strive for quality, embrace constructive feedback, and seek opportunities for learning and improvement.

• Compassion: Show kindness, empathy, and understanding in all interactions.

• Improving Lives: Share ideas, focus on wellbeing, and improve outc

About the company

Everyone at St Martins Care shares a passion for providing the best possible care for all the people that choose to live with us. We are people of high integrity and are committed to excellence in all that we do.

Our aim is to ensure our residents enjoy a happy, comfortable and safe environment where their personal needs and independent requirements are taken into account by our compassionate and highly trained staff. Quite simply we aim to make sure our residents feel safe and 'at home' whilst in our care.

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience of working in a similar environment.
• Previous experience of working as a maintenance operative.