Maintenance Operative

Dogs Trust Company Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known animal rehoming organization is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure their Rehoming Centre is safe and fit for purpose. The role involves carrying out grounds, building, and vehicle maintenance, and working closely with various departments to address maintenance needs. Applicants should have a problem-solving attitude and a commitment to animal welfare. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or as a handyperson.
• Understanding of routine maintenance in a practical environment.
• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds, building, and vehicle maintenance.
• Liaise with Property, Health and Safety, and Facilities departments.
• Act as a nominated Fire Warden on site.
• Provide logistical support for goods and operations.

Skills

Problem-solving attitude

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Maintenance Operative (Full Time or Part Time)

Application Deadline: 20 February 2026

Department: Rehoming

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Salisbury

Compensation: £25,223 per year + benefits

Description

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative with a positive and proactive attitude to join our team at our Rehoming Centre ensuring the centre is safe and fit for business purposes. We’re looking for someone able to carry out planned and reactive maintenance in the rehoming centre environment, including all equipment and vehicles associated with the rehoming centre. You’ll also support the management team in the smooth running and professional presentation of the rehoming centre.

What does this role do?

As Maintenance Operative, you’ll:

• grounds, building and vehicle maintenance, undertaking reactive repair of damaged or non-working items;
• liaise with Property department, Health and Safety and Facilities department on routine visits and audits; notifying the appropriate department of potential or developing issues and discussing routine work to be undertaken;
• be a nominated Fire Warden on site;
• provide logistical support for the movement of goods, people and dogs.

We welcome applications from candidates looking for full-time and part-time working arrangements, and ask that applicants state on their application the working pattern they are interested in. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Friday 27th February 2026 at our rehoming centre in Salisbury.

Could this be you?

A qualified tradesperson or experienced handyperson you\'ll a good understanding of routine maintenance in a practical working environment and an awareness of current Health & Safety legislation. You will be an excellent communicator, have a problem-solving attitude and keen eye for detail. But above all you\'ll have an empathy towards the dogs in the centre and a commitment to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.