Maintenance Operative

Care South; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Dorchester is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure the care home remains functional. You will perform essential maintenance tasks such as plumbing, heating, electrical work, and carpentry. The ideal candidate should have a Basic Electrical Safety certificate, knowledge of plumbing and fire systems, and the ability to manage time effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and valuable training opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care home or similar environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and be flexible for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a varied range of building maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Support the maintenance and handyperson needs at other homes.

Skills

Basic Electrical Safety certificate

Knowledge of Plumbing and Legionella

Experience using heating, electrical and fire systems

Heating and/or Plumbing qualifications

Job description

About The Role

Maintenance Operative at Maiden Castle House, a specialist residential home for elderly and dementia care in Dorchester.

Salary up to £30,000 per annum.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Role

As a Maintenance Operative you will be a crucial part of the team, ensuring the care home remains functional. You will carry out a varied range of building maintenance and repairs throughout the property to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for our elderly residents.

We are looking for someone pro‑active, ensuring all repairs are completed safely and to a high standard. Strong general repair skills are required; key duties include planned and reactive maintenance across all areas – plumbing, heating, electrical, decoration, fire testing, care equipment and carpentry.

We support career progress, offering Fire Safety or Legionella training and updates to your current certification.

About You

Ideally you have experience working in a care home or similar environment, dealing with several maintenance tasks daily. You will be confident to use your own initiative and work with minimum supervision throughout the day.

You will have excellent time management and flexibility for possible evening or weekend call‑outs for emergencies. On occasion you will also support the maintenance and handyperson needs at other local Care South residential homes.

Skills & Experience

• Basic Electrical Safety certificate
• Knowledge of Plumbing and Legionella
• Experience using heating, electrical and fire systems
• Heating and/or Plumbing qualifications – ideal but not essential

Benefits

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

You need to be 18 years of age or over to join the Care South team.

Please note we are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship or Visa Switch.

About Us

Care South are one of the top‑rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their families. As a not‑for‑profit charity, our HEART values underpin our outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.