Maintenance Operative

Avery Healthcare Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Maintenance Operative for their Braintree Mews Care Home. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of maintenance experience, a valid driving license, and knowledge of safety regulations. Responsibilities include maintenance of the building and grounds, supporting residents with their room setup, and ensuring emergency services are available. Join our team for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values the contributions of its employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience in general maintenance or handy person role.
• Full driving license required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building and grounds are well maintained.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Support new residents in setting up their room.
• Ensure routine redecoration is conducted as necessary.
• Provide out of hours emergency service.

Skills

General maintenance

Handyman skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Flexibility

Job description

Shift details; Monday to Friday, weekends available

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Maintenance Operative willbetoensurethe building and grounds are wellmaintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic fixes to equipment and systemswhilstensuringfacilities are fully functional.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Carryingout all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs includingall electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home.
• Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish.
• Ensuringroutine re-decoration is undertaken asrequiredtomaintainthe standards in thehome.
• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
• Providingout of hours emergency service,participatingin the on-call rota.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have a minimum of one years’ experience in a general maintenance or handy person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Maintenance Operative

• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/215838/4056
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date 16 February, 2026
• Job Category Maintenance
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Braintree Mews Care Home, Church Lane, Braintree, United Kingdom