Maintenance Operative (Bank)

Greensleeves Home Trust; Ealing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Operative. The role involves carrying out minor repairs, supporting fire drills, and ensuring the upkeep of premises. Ideal candidates will have a trade qualification and experience in maintenance, alongside strong communication skills. Generous benefits include 28 days holiday, paid breaks, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role or relevant trade.
• Demonstrable experience of Fire and Health & Safety obligations.
• Extensive experience in basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs to buildings and fixtures.
• Assist with the induction and training of colleagues.
• Participate in fire drills and operational support.
• General gardening tasks and upkeep of outbuildings.

Skills

Repair skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Trade or similar qualification

Job description

About Us

We are a leading not-for-profit care provider in the UK. Greensleeves Care was born in 1997 to take forward a small family of care homes previously run by the then Women’s Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS). Through our history, we have stayed true to a few key principles: we never forget we are guests in our residents’ homes and we consider ourselves to be privileged to share those homes with them. Greensleeves Care is also an accredited Living Wage employer and we are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As the Maintenance Operative, you will:

• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment, minor plumbing and carpentry within the home as required, liaise with the Property Advisor and external contractors for more specialised repairs or projects.
• Assist with the induction and training of colleagues, e.g., fire familiarisation, operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures.
• Participate support to lead fire drills and exercises.
• Carry out general gardening tasks, ensure outbuildings, storage sheds etc. are tidy, safe, and secure.

To apply, you will need:

• A trade or similar qualification
• Experience in a similar role within maintenance (or experience in a trade),
• Extensive experience of carrying out repairs, general decoration, basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry
• Demonstrable experience of Fire and all Health & Safety checks and other legislative obligations along with the associated record keeping
• Strong communication and organisational skills

We would encourage those with prior experience as Plumbers, Painters, Decorators to apply

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development and opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

• Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
• Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
• Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK based candidates only.