Maintenance Operative – Care Home Facilities & Grounds

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank holiday

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme £500

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications via Apprenticesh

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Harlow to maintain the premises and grounds with a proactive, customer-focused approach. A strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to work in a client-facing capacity are essential.

You will join a regional maintenance team supporting 11 homes in Essex, with a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule, plus on-call rota for emergencies. A full UK driving licence and own vehicle are required for regional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in handy person/maintenance roles.
• Own basic tools; materials provided by the company.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS (criminal records check) required for working with vulnerable adults.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle; travel to other homes in the region expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain premises and grounds to a high standard for residents.
• Carry out routine checks and inspections and report issues.
• Adhere to health and safety and fire policies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with induction of new team members and training as needed.
• Travel to other sites in the region for projects or emergencies.

Skills

Handyman experience

Maintenance

Painting & decorating

Gardening

Customer service

Communication skills

Driving licence

Own Tools

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Excelcare is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Harlow to maintain the premises and grounds with a proactive, customer-focused approach. A strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to work in a client-facing capacity are essential.

You will join a regional maintenance team supporting 11 homes in Essex, with a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule, plus on-call rota for emergencies. A full UK driving licence and own vehicle are required for regional travel.