Maintenance Operative

Greensleeves Care; Calne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Home: Kingston House
Location: Kingston House, Lansdowne Crescent, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 9NP
Pay details: £14.16 to £16.82 per hour
Hours: BANK
Posted date: 11/02/2026
Closing date: 18/02/2026

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 27 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 the Maintenance Operative, you will:

• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment, minor plumbing and carpentry within the home as required, liaise with the Property Advisor and external contractors for more specialised repairs or projects.
• Assist with the induction and training of colleagues, e.g., fire familiarisation, operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures.
• Participate in support to lead fire drills and exercises.
• Carry out general gardening tasks, ensure outbuildings, storage sheds etc. are tidy, safe, and secure.

To apply, you will need:

• A trade or similar qualification
• Experience in a similar role within maintenance (or experience in a trade)
• Extensive experience of carrying out repairs, general decoration, basic electrical, Plumbing and carpentry
• Demonstrable experience of Fire and all Health & Safety checks and other legislative obligations along with the associated record keeping
• Strong communication and organisational skills

We would encourage those with prior experience as Plumbers, Painters & Decorators to apply

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employer's contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 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 Care Core 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 responsibly 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.