Maintenance Operative (Peripatetic Multi-site) 3 Months Fixed Term

Greensleeves Care; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative (Peripatetic Multi-site) for a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing high-quality maintenance support across care homes, ensuring health & safety compliance, and performing minor repairs. Ideal candidates will possess a trade qualification and relevant maintenance experience. Join a leading care charity dedicated to improving the lives of older individuals.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of carrying out repairs and general decoration.
• Experience with dealing with onsite building contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality maintenance support across care homes.
• Carry out safety checks and remedial work as needed.
• Be available for emergency repairs after hours.

Skills

Repairs

Basic Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Education

Trade qualification or similar

Job description

Maintenance Operative (Peripatetic Multi-site) 3 Months Fixed Term

Call us on 02077933154 or email your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to [e-mail]

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care 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 a Maintenance Operative (Peripatetic Multi-site), you will:

• Support In the absence of a full-time Maintenance Operative with in any of our care homes across The Trust; provide a high-quality maintenance support service for day to day maintenance and health & safety compliance, take responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of the fabric of relevant building(s), services, and grounds, ensuring the home(s) is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.
• Ensure that daily/weekly/monthly checks are completed which includes testing the fire alarm system, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire doors, fire exits and record findings. Ensure any remedial work is actioned through appropriate suppliers and contractors, ensuring the Home Manager is kept informed.
• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment, minor plumbing and carpentry within the home as required, liaise with the Regional Property Advisor for more specialised or larger repairs or projects.
• Ensure all tools & equipment are secured and maintained at all times.
• Be available for advice and or action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours to include weekends and bank Be prepared to attend the home for emergencies if requested by the Home Manager.

To apply, you will need:

• A trade or similar qualification and/ or experience within a maintenance or similar environment.
• Extensive experience of carrying out repairs, general decoration, basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Experience with dealing with onsite building contractors.
• Experience with dealing with onsite building contractors.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awardsat 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 – 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 CareCore 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 responsibility 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.