Maintenance Operative

Catch 22; Winchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

On-call allowance

Overtime paid

Phone

PPE provided

Leave 28 days

Job summary

Catch 22 are recruiting for a Multi Trade Maintenance Operative to join a leading specialist care provider. This field-based role covers residential care homes within your region, performing reactive and planned maintenance to ensure safe, comfortable living environments for residents.

You will carry out general repairs across building trades, diagnose faults, and document work using a digital system. A full UK driving licence is essential and a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or a trade.
• Good all-round maintenance knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance works.
• Complete general building repairs, carpentry, plumbing and decorating tasks.
• Diagnose faults and identify practical maintenance solutions.
• Update works completed using a digital job management system.
• Liaise with colleagues and contractors to ensure repairs are completed efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship and customer service.

Skills

Property maintenance

Driving licence

Independent worker

Job description

Catch 22 are recruiting for a Multi Trade Maintenance Operative on behalf of a leading specialist care provider. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established National Maintenance Team responsible for maintaining residential care homes across your designated region.

This is a varied, field-based role where you'll carry out reactive repairs, planned maintenance and general property upkeep, helping to ensure safe, comfortable living environments for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance works
• Complete general building repairs, carpentry, plumbing and decorating tasks
• Diagnose faults and identify practical maintenance solutions
• Update works completed using a digital job management system
• Liaise with colleagues and contractors to ensure repairs are completed efficiently
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship and customer service

About You:

• Previous experience within property maintenance or a recognised trade
• Good all-round maintenance knowledge
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Full UK Driving Licence essential

Package:

• 30,000 salary (opportunities to develop)
• Company van and fuel card
• £130 monthly on-call allowance
• Paid emergency call-outs and authorised overtime
• Mobile phone, tablet, tools and PPE provided
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and additional employee benefits

If you're a hands-on maintenance professional looking for a role with variety, autonomy and genuine purpose, we'd love to hear from you.