Part-Time Maintenance Operative – Care & Community

Abbeyfield; Sefton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days leave pro rata

Comprehensive induction

Dayforce Wallet pay for overtime

Medicash healthcare expenses

Life Assurance

Pay progression within role

Career development opportunities

Occupational sick pay

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Formby is seeking a Maintenance Operative to carry out day-to-day repairs across the building, maintain plant and equipment, undertake painting and decoration of void flats, and coordinate simple fixes with contractors as needed. The role suits practical individuals with strong DIY skills, good communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

It is a permanent 25-hour week (9am–2pm) with a salary of £17,407–£17,537 and DBS and right-to-work

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and interact well with people.
• Works well as an individual and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard.
• Possess general DIY skills / experience.
• Ability to think outside of the box and exercise initiative.
• Empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide first response to repairs, identify fault and repair or refer to contractor.
• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance of building, fixtures and equipment; decorate void flats.
• Complete checks of equipment (plant and other) regularly.
• Perform routine fire safety checks and adhere to health & safety policies.
• Check lighting and report electrical faults; replace bulbs as needed.
• Place orders for repair materials and ensure paperwork and SOPs are up to date.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

DIY skills

Initiative

Empathy for elders

Problem solving

Job description

Abbeyfield Living Society in Formby is seeking a Maintenance Operative to carry out day-to-day repairs across the building, maintain plant and equipment, undertake painting and decoration of void flats, and coordinate simple fixes with contractors as needed. The role suits practical individuals with strong DIY skills, good communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

It is a permanent 25-hour week (9am–2pm) with a salary of £17,407–£17,537 and DBS and right-to-work