Maintenance Operative

Greensleeves Care Care Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected care charity in London is seeking a Maintenance Operative responsible for repairs and maintenance of facilities. The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification and relevant experience. The role includes assisting in colleague training and participating in fire drills. The company offers 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Overtime incentive scheme

Company pension scheme

Free learning and development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within maintenance or experience in a trade.
• Extensive experience in repairs, general decoration, basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Demonstrable experience of Fire and Health & Safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Assist with induction and training of colleagues.
• Participate in support for fire drills and exercises.
• Carry out general gardening tasks.

Skills

Experience in maintenance

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Trade or similar qualification

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Operative role at Greensleeves Care

Home: Torkington House

Location: Creswick Rd, London W3 9HF

Pay details: £14.16 to £16.82 per hour

Hours: BANK

Posted date: 18/11/2025

Closing date: 01/12/2025

Job Specification: Maintenance Person – Job Description

Person Specification: Maintenance Person – Person Specification

How To Apply

Email us your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to [e-mail]

About Us

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

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme – employer 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.