Maintenance Operative Maintenance Operative

HC-One Ltd.; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home operator in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure the upkeep and repair of facilities. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and addressing maintenance tasks, with an emphasis on resident wellbeing. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in maintenance along with technical knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, training opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts over 8 hours

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Learning and development support

24/7 GP consultation

Colleague discounts and wellbeing support

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ideal: IT skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to recognize safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks across building services including plumbing and decorating.
• Conduct inspections and ensure records are up to date.
• Repair or replace components with care for resident wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with residents and co-workers.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns.

Skills

Experience in maintenance

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of electrical systems

IT skills

Communication skills

Customer service abilities

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

HC-One are looking for a Maintenance Operative with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping. You'll also need technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as ideally some IT skills. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind. As a Maintenance Operative, you will help ensure our Residents live in a place that's proactively inspected and brilliantly maintained at all times.

You will carry out audits and make sure records are kept up to date. Whether you're replacing a tap or mixer valve, fitting a new extractor fan, repairing the timber on a bedroom window or putting up new wallpaper in the dining room, you will do so with a sense of kindness above anything else. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and it is important that you are able to recognise signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

Salary and location: £13.20 to £13.55 per hour — Wallasey

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks across building services, including mechanical and electrical systems, basic carpentry, plumbing, and decorating.
• Conduct proactive inspections, audits and ensure records are kept up to date.
• Repair or replace components (e.g., taps, mixer valves, extractor fans, timber damage, wallpaper) with care and attention to resident wellbeing and comfort.
• Communicate effectively with residents and co-workers with kindness and professionalism.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly; participate in safeguarding training as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ideal: IT skills.
• Strong communication, customer service and team collaboration abilities.
• Ability to recognise safeguarding concerns and know the appropriate actions to take.

Benefits

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultation for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts and wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role