Maintenance Operative- Field based

The Esland Group Ltd; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential maintenance and repair services across care homes, ensuring high standards in plumbing, plastering, and decorating. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. With a commitment to quality and a mission to improve the lives of young people, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a range of employee benefits. If you're ready for a new challenge, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Company Van & Fuel Card

Overtime Rate

Tools Supplied

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Monthly Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Free Parking

Food Available on Shift

Birthday Off

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance with high-quality standards.
• Ability to carry out plastering, building, and decorating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete general maintenance and repair tasks.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and report issues.

Skills

Plastering

Building and Decorating

Basic Plumbing

Communication Skills

Use of Powered Hand Tools

IT Systems Proficiency

Tools

Jira

Job description

Maintenance Operative - Field Based

Department: Estates & Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Belper - Support Centre

Reporting To: Estates Manager

Compensation: £29,485 / year

Description

Are you a competent and multiskilled Maintenance professional looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative to be part of a multi-skilled team, providing property maintenance and repair to our care homes plus other areas of the business. You will work as a part of an integral team, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance and repair procedures such as plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrics, and gardening skills.

We are looking for someone who is happy and confident to carry out a range of works, maintenance, and property upkeep across Leicestershire and surrounding areas.

Who we are?

At Esland, we have a clear mission of providing high-quality residential care, education, and other wrap-around services which offer a bespoke specialist service to Local Authorities, ensuring that they get the best outcomes for their young people.

We are proud of the quality services that we offer both Local Authorities, children, and our staff. We are a provider of choice, offering long-term placement stability and through our Road to Resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and completion of all aspects of general maintenance and repair in our homes.
• Completion of any other maintenance tasks as and when required, working with the wider maintenance team across our homes.
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations and reporting any issues to management.
• The successful candidate must be willing to work one Saturday every 6 weeks.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

You will have experience in all aspects of general maintenance and the ability to carry out this work to a high standard.

• Experience in all aspects of plastering, building, and decorating, to provide an efficient and comprehensive maintenance service to our homes.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in the safe use of powered hand and bench tools.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of the wider team.
• Confident in using IT systems - Currently we use Jira to manage and update jobs.
• A full driving license is essential, along with flexibility to travel across our homes.

Benefits

• Company Van & Fuel Card
• Overtime rate
• Tools Supplied
• Earn £500 via our Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme via E-together.
• Free parking
• Food available whilst on shift
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!