Maintenance Operative - Caring, Community-Focused Role

Avery Healthcare Group; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative for Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. You’ll help keep the building and grounds well maintained while supporting residents and staff daily.

This role emphasizes safety, flexibility and hands-on repairs across electrical, plumbing, joinery and decorating tasks, with an on-call rota and opportunities to grow within a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in general maintenance or a handy person role.
• Full driving licence required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, and COSHH.
• Flexible and adaptable to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including electrical, plumbing, joinery and building tasks inside and outside the Home.
• Support new residents to arrange their room as they wish.
• Ensure routine re-decoration is undertaken to maintain standards in the home.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring timely ordering of replacement goods.
• Provide out of hours emergency service, participating in the on-call rota.

Skills

General maintenance

Trade qualification

Full driving licence

Education

Professional qualification in a trade

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative for Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. You’ll help keep the building and grounds well maintained while supporting residents and staff daily.

This role emphasizes safety, flexibility and hands-on repairs across electrical, plumbing, joinery and decorating tasks, with an on-call rota and opportunities to grow within a caring environment.