Maintenance Operative

Avery Healthcare Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure well-maintained facilities and provide emergency services as needed. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience in maintenance, holds a professional trade qualification, and possesses knowledge of health and safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to work in a compassionate environment dedicated to enriching the lives of residents. Join us for a fulfilling career with competitive benefits.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in maintenance or handy person role.
• Knowledge of Moving and Handling techniques.
• Understanding of Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building and grounds are well maintained.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Provide out of hours emergency service.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Driving licence

Flexibility

Education

Professional qualification in a trade

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Maintenance Operative will be to ensure the building and grounds are well maintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic fixes to equipment and systems whilst ensuring facilities are fully functional.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including all electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home.
• Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish.
• Ensuring routine re-decoration is undertaken as required to maintain the standards in the home.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Providing out of hours emergency service, participating in the on-call rota.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have a minimum of one year’s experience in a general maintenance or handy person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Job details

• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/3906
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 22 January, 2026
• Job Category Maintenance
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Cliftonville Care Home, Cliftonville Road, Northampton, United Kingdom