Maintenance Operative

Avery Healthcare Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Maintenance Operative to join their dedicated team. You will carry out general maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, and building repairs, while ensuring the highest standards are maintained in the home. The ideal candidate will have experience in a maintenance role, a full driving license, and knowledge of Health and Safety protocols. This role offers a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience in a general maintenance or handy-person role.
• Hold a full driving license.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all general maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Support new residents to arrange their rooms.
• Ensure routine re-decoration is undertaken.
• Advise on supply and quality of items used for tasks.
• Provide out-of-hours emergency service.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Adaptability

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close‑knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Maintenance Operative.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including electrical, plumbing, joinery and building tasks inside and outside the Home.
• Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish.
• Ensuring routine re‑decoration is undertaken as required to maintain the standards in the home.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Providing out‑of‑hours emergency service and participating in the on‑call rota.

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of one year's experience in a general maintenance or handy‑person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be able to adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of “creating meaningful lives together,” we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Additional Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check – the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.