Maintenance Operative

CareTech PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure the upkeep and safety of their facilities in Newmarket. This role involves managing repairs and maintenance projects, conducting regular inspections, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building maintenance and be capable of ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for students and staff. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Stunning working environments

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building and maintenance processes.
• Experience in compliance and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repairs and maintenance of premises.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Maintain high professional standards and documentation.
• Conduct regular quality audits and inspections.

Skills

Building and Maintenance knowledge

Experience with compliance and record keeping

Job description

Location: Newmarket

Contract: Full Time

Role Type: Permanent

Working hours per week: 40

Salary: £26,000

Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2026

CareTech Community Services, established in 1993, is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents and need caring professionals to deliver first‑class care. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CareTech is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Maintenance Operative - Newmarket

Who we are

CareTech supports adults with complex needs and cares for children and young people, offering carefully designed programs in specialist services, many of which have schools and residential services attached. Our services include modern outward‑looking residential care for children, young people and adults and a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses and grouped accommodation arrangements. We also operate an acute brain injury rehabilitation centre, specialist hospital services, residential children’s homes and specialist education schools teaching hundreds of students.

What You Will Benefit From

• Flexible working Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday
• Progression: most managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
• Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations with the very best facilities for our teams
• Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family member who joins us

The Role of a Maintenance Operative

• Carry responsibility for the domestic repairs & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects within the site complex and all compliance needed for the running of the site.
• Ensure all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair and sensitive to the needs of the students being looked after.
• Provide high professional standards of record keeping and reports related to the site.
• Participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality systems as necessary.
• Undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors that fall below the required standard.
• Ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards relevant to core functions for this type of establishment.
• Ensure compliance with all current regulations for Environmental Health and the standards of the regulatory body for inspections.
• Take responsibility and manage maintenance of your workload, providing effective and proactive works.
• Liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager’s regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects.
• Identify projects that will improve the image, functionality, operational or educational efficiency, or use of the facility for staff, students or visitors.
• Ensure that projects are completed within the programme and that areas occupied by contractors/suppliers are left in good condition.
• Manage the upkeep of the grounds.

What You Will Bring

• Building and Maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with compliance and record keeping.

A Trade Background Preferred But Not Essential

Requirements for an enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practices. While we endeavour to keep the recruitment process short, these checks may extend processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met fairly and balanced.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and will focus solely on suitability to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and risk of discrimination, a person not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share relevant findings.

Employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.