Maintenance Operative

Dogs Trust Company Limited; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare organization is looking for a Maintenance Operative to ensure the efficient running of its Rehoming Centre. The ideal candidate will perform grounds, building, and vehicle maintenance, ensuring safety and functionality, while also demonstrating a commitment to the welfare of dogs. This full-time role requires a qualified tradesperson with a good understanding of health and safety regulations. Apply now to help dogs find their forever homes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in routine maintenance in a practical working environment.
• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Empathy towards dogs and commitment to the aims and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grounds, building and vehicle maintenance.
• Liaise with Property and Facilities departments on audits.
• Act as a nominated fire warden.
• Provide logistical support for movement of goods, people, and dogs.

Skills

Grounds and building maintenance

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified tradesperson or experienced handyperson

Full manual driving licence

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Application Deadline: 21 November 2025

Department: Rehoming

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Harefield

Compensation: £26,445 per year + benefits

Description

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative with a positive and proactive attitude to join our team at our Rehoming Centre ensuring the centre is safe and fit for business purposes.

We’re looking for someone able to carry out planned and reactive maintenance in the rehoming centre environment, including all equipment and vehicles associated with the rehoming centre. You’ll also support the management team in the smooth running and professional presentation of the rehoming centre.

What does this role do?

As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll:

• Grounds, building and vehicle maintenance, undertaking reactive repair of damaged or non-working items.
• Liaise with Property department, Health & Safety and Facilities department on routine visits and audits; notifying the appropriate department of potential or developing issues and discussing routine work to be undertaken.
• Be a nominated fire warden.
• Liaise with contractors.
• Identify, take ideas from others, and implement works to enhance the centre environment.
• Logistical support for the movement of goods, people and dogs.

Could this be you?

A qualified tradesperson or experienced handyperson you'll a good understanding of routine maintenance in a practical working environment and an awareness of current Health & Safety legislation. You will be an excellent communicator, have a problem-solving attitude and keen eye for detail. But above all you'll have an empathy towards the dogs in the centre and a commitment to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week

A full, manual driving licence is also required for this role.

A little about us:

The Rehoming department is responsible for helping as many dogs as possible find their forever homes, whether they are cared for in our network of Rehoming Centres, in a foster home or by their current owner using the Home Stay scheme. We strive to achieve excellence in our rehoming processes and to ensure the highest standards of veterinary and behaviour care through our highly skilled teams.

Apply today and help us ensure every dog in our care has the best chance at a happy future.

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