Regional Maintenance Operative

Sanctuary Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading care provider in the Greater London area seeks a Regional Maintenance Operative to help ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff in care homes. Responsibilities include performing health and safety checks, minor repairs, and liaising with contractors. Ideal candidates possess practical skills, a driver's license, and a commitment to teamwork. This full-time position includes competitive salary and benefits like a company van, occupational sick pay, and opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Practical skills in recognising and performing minor repairs.
• Fundamental knowledge of health and safety protocols.
• Access to personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care Asset Team in maintaining care homes.
• Perform regular health and safety checks.
• Engage with residents and coordinate contractor services.

Skills

Collaboration

Basic plumbing skills

DIY experience

Knowledge of health and safety protocols

Driver's license

Tools

iPad

Laptop

Job description

Regional Maintenance Operative

Covering our homes across London.

Salary: £35,000.04 per annum. Company van and fuel card provided. 40 hours per week.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors.

Role Overview

As a Regional Maintenance Operative working within the Care Asset Team, the role is to provide support to the existing team that works within the care homes located in Central/Greater London.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well‑being of our residents and staff, as well as maintaining the overall presentation of the homes and gardens.

Regular health and safety checks are essential to create a safe environment for everyone. This may include fire alarm, water flushing, and bed safety checks, among others. Effective communication is vital in your role.

You will regularly engage with residents, their families, and colleagues as part of your daily activities. Additionally, you will liaise with contractors, coordinate their services, and ensure that work is completed to a high standard.

As this is a regional role, visits to other homes may be necessary to provide cover or as part of planned maintenance activities.

Skills & Qualifications

• Collaboration is key! A cohesive team fosters a positive environment for residents and contributes to a thriving home.
• Practical skills in recognising and performing minor repairs are important, such as basic plumbing skills and DIY experience.
• The ideal candidate should possess fundamental knowledge of health and safety protocols. Familiarity with Legionella disease is also beneficial.
• Having a valid driver’s licence and access to personal transportation are necessary requirements.
• The role will include use of an iPad and or laptop along with compliance applications that you will use daily.

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e‑hub platformSecuring your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Complimentary meals during shifts lasting over 10 hours
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 227149

Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.