Maintenance Operative - Care Home (Permanent)

Careline Lifestyles - St Stephen'S Court; North East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unrivaled career pathway opportunities

24-hour employee assistance program

Permanent contracts, paid holiday &amp

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Careline Lifestyles is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our team in Benwell, Newcastle. The role involves ensuring the premises are safe and well-maintained, logging maintenance activities, and coordinating with management on tasks and emergencies.

You will inspect lighting, heating systems, and safety equipment, maintain outdoor spaces, and support daily operations with a proactive, safety‑driven approach. The position offers full-time, permanent employment with onsite responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proactive and responsible attitude toward maintenance and health & safety.
• Ability to identify hazards and take appropriate action.
• Strong communication skills to work with team members and management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain and inspect equipment and systems regularly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure premises are safe and well-maintained by daily inspections.
• Keep an electronic maintenance log and report issues promptly.
• Verify tasks with the Manager, except emergencies.
• Ensure lighting is functioning throughout the premises.
• Maintain tidy gardens, yards, and fire exit areas.
• Check and maintain hot water and heating systems.
• Carry out painting jobs and touch-ups as needed.
• Inspect drains and gutters weekly for proper function.
• Organise and test fire equipment, hoists, lifts, boilers, air conditioners, etc.
• Carry out weekly fire drills and document findings.
• Keep records up to date and notify administrators of hazards.
• Be flexible to take on new tasks as required by the company.

Skills

Hazard Identification

Safety Compliance

Communication

Willingness to Learn

Maintenance & Inspection

Job description

Careline Lifestyles is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our team in Benwell, Newcastle. The role involves ensuring the premises are safe and well-maintained, logging maintenance activities, and coordinating with management on tasks and emergencies.

You will inspect lighting, heating systems, and safety equipment, maintain outdoor spaces, and support daily operations with a proactive, safety‑driven approach. The position offers full-time, permanent employment with onsite responsibilities.