Maintenance Operative

Welfordhc; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Mansfield is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support the upkeep of their facility. The role requires a proactive approach to general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, decorating, and basic electrical work. The successful candidate will operate within a friendly and supportive environment, making a tangible difference to the well-being of residents. Training will be provided, and a clean driving licence is necessary. Interested candidates looking for a career in maintenance are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Full training and comprehensive induction programme

Company pension

Mentorship and ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus schemes

Ongoing training and development

Free Uniform and DBS

Qualifications

• You will need a can-do attitude and basic maintenance skills.
• Good understanding of how to work an iPad and use Outlook for emails.
• Prepared to be the lead fire marshal for the home.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance of the buildings and grounds.
• Ensure all statutory and non-statutory tasks are completed.
• Conduct timely PAT on all electrical items.

Skills

Basic maintenance skills

Decorating Skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Pat testing skills

iPad and Outlook skills

Legionella knowledge

Adaptable approach

Friendly disposition

Clean driving licence

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: Baily House, Mansfield, NG185QN

If you’re proficient at maintenance and would like to work in a supportive and friendly environment, we can offer you a rewarding career.

We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to assist in the safe, efficient running of our care home by undertaking general and routine maintenance of the buildings, fixtures, fittings and grounds, and completing timely compliance checks.

Our residents’ well-being relies on them having a safe and stimulating space in which they can live and recuperate. Your work inspecting and maintaining the Home will make a genuine difference to their lives and happiness. You don’t need years of experience just an aptitude to learn.

If you’re looking for a career and not just a job, we’d love to hear from you.

• Full training and comprehensive induction programme.
• Company pension.
• Mentorship and ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus schemes.
• Ongoing training and development to help you build a career.
• Free Uniform and DBS.

Who We’re Looking For

• You’ll need a real can-do attitude and have basic maintenance skills including:
• Decorating Skills.
• Plumbing skills including tap replacements and TMV servicing
• Electrical skills – Like for like replacements and basic fault finding
• Pat testing skills – or prepared to complete the course at our expense
• Good understanding of how to work an iPad and use outlook for emails
• Legionella knowledge or prepared to complete the course at our expensive
• Prepared to be the lead fire Marshall for the home and prepared to do group training for fire wardens
• We’d like someone who has an adaptable approach to work and can work unsupervised.
• Having a courteous and friendly disposition is important.
• You’ll have a clean driving licence.

How You’ll Make a Difference

You’ll assist with the general maintenance of the buildings, fixtures and grounds at our nursing home. As part of this role you’ll:

• Champion excellent maintenance of both the external and internal spaces in our homes and gardens to ensure they are well maintained, beautifully presented and safe places to live/ work for our residents and staff.
• Ensure all Statutory and Non-Statutory Tasks assigned to you are completed in line with the Company Policy and that auditable records are kept and are open to viewing when required.
• Conduct timely PAT on all electrical items brought into the homes where required. Keep and update records that can be viewed when required.
• Record and update all tasks assigned to you using the electronic maintenance logging system.