Maintenance Operative

Ivolve; Leeds, Bridlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking care provider is seeking a Maintenance Operative to cover services from Leeds to Bridlington. This full-time role involves general maintenance, assuring health and safety, and efficient communication within the team. The ideal candidate will have prior maintenance experience, a UK Driving Licence, and a commitment to the values of social care. Competitive benefits include annual leave, pension, and a referral scheme.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension

£300 referral scheme

Colleague Lotto

Social, financial and emotional wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance tasks and responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel within a geographic area.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of services.
• Conduct minor electrical and plumbing works.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Previous experience in a maintenance role

UK Driving Licence

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Commitment to social care

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Vacancy Location: Covering our services from Leeds to Bridlington

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

About Us

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives. Our support is dynamic, person‑centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

We’re very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025’.

Our values reflect us all and they’re at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work for a fantastic company! We are seeking an experienced maintenance operative to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a diverse set of skills and experience to complete a range of tasks. A vehicle and fuel card are provided, along with trade cards to ensure that tasks can be performed efficiently and effectively.

Role Responsibilities

• A keen eye on value for money
• Responsible for the general maintenance, decoration and upkeep of residential and supported living services within a defined geographic area, including minor electrical and plumbing works
• Work efficiently and independently or as part of a team, depending on requirements
• Planned maintenance works
• Travel between services to undertake works
• Check emails daily, prioritise and respond to emergencies
• To ensure all work is completed to a high standard
• Communicate positively with managers and respond to their requests verbally in a prompt manner
• Ensure the health and safety of self, co‑workers and clients is upheld for all tasks and duties
• Carry out tasks within their remit of professional competence and boundaries
• Communicate effectively with line manager and facilities support co‑ordinator
• Ensure CAFM system is maintained and updated
• Maintain all houses to a high specification
• Maintain the van allocated and ensure the vehicle is safe to drive before any journey
• Ensure storage garage is kept tidy, locked and secure at all times

Key Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a maintenance role
• UK Driving Licence
• Willing to travel to properties in a defined geographic area
• Ready to do 1 week out of 6 on‑call rota, for which an additional payment is made
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic & flexible
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of ivolve
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Previous experience within a social care setting

How We Will Support You

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay – 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours, pension, and a £300 referral scheme.

Benefits

• Colleague Lotto – opportunity to win cash prizes
• Prize‑winning Scratchcards aligned with values in action
• Recognition for colleagues who go above and beyond – ‘Heroes’ nominations for quarterly and annual awards
• Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues on work anniversaries
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing support
• Training and development to reach your potential

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care