Maintenance Operative

Abbeyfield Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and care provider in the UK is looking for a Maintenance Operative to maintain properties and assist residents. You will be responsible for conducting repairs, routine checks, and maintaining documentation standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and demonstrate empathy towards older people. This role offers up to 31 days of paid leave and a company pension among other benefits.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Claim back healthcare expenses

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Opportunity for Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to the highest standard.
• Experience in maintenance or a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first response to all repairs.
• Carry out day-to-day operational repairs and maintenance.
• Conduct routine checks of specified equipment.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is kept current.

Skills

Ability to communicate and interact well with people

Works well as part of a team

Ability to think outside the box

Demonstrate empathy for older people's needs

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

This is a brilliant opportunity for people who would be interested in joining our Independent Living service. If you are looking for a vocation, that offers support, guidance and a feeling of community, Abbeyfield would love for you to join us.

Working as a team our Maintenance Operatives ensure that the property is maintained, and kept in a good state of repair at all times, by quickly carrying out minor repairs, undertaking pre-emptive repair work, and performing checks on structure, infrastructure and equipment.

The Role of Maintenance Operative

• To provide first response to all repairs to identify the fault and repair or refer to Asset Management/nominated contractor.
• Carrying out day to day operational repairs and maintenance of the building, its fixtures and fittings and its equipment. This will include painting and decoration to rented flats as they become void.
• Complete checks of all specified equipment (plant and other) on a regular basis.
• Routine testing within policy and procedure for fire checks and relevant health & safety policies.
• Checking all lighting, inside and outside the scheme to ensure lights are operational and a VFM service is provided. Replace bulbs and report any electrical faults to management.
• Carrying out minor repairs in tenanted flats and in leasehold flats where required.e.g. replace light bulbs, hang pictures/mirrors etc.
• Placing orders for repair and maintenance material, tools and related goods.
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork and documentation is kept current, that SOPs are updated as circumstance or legislation dictates.

About You

• Ability to communicate and interact well with people.
• Works well as an individual and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out all aspects of the role to the highest standard at all times.
• Ability to think outside of the box, and to exercise initiative
• Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.

Why Join Abbeyfield Living Society?

We’re committed to recognising and rewarding our team members. Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.