Maintenance Operative

Abbeyfield Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and care provider in Nottingham is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting repairs, routine checks, and maintenance of the facility to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, empathy for older people, and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. The position offers benefits including up to 31 days of paid leave and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata

Instant access to extra pay with Dayforce Wallet

Healthcare expenses claims with Medicash

Life Assurance

Pay progression within role

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Menopause friendly organisation initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and interact well with people.
• Works well as an individual and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out all aspects of the role to the highest standard.
• Ability to think outside of the box and exercise initiative.
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide first response to all repairs and identify faults.
• Carry out operational repairs and maintenance of the building.
• Complete regular checks on specified equipment.
• Conduct fire checks and adhere to health & safety policies.
• Check and replace bulbs in lighting and report faults.
• Carry out minor repairs in tenanted and leasehold flats.
• Order repair and maintenance materials and tools.
• Ensure current documentation is maintained and SOPs are updated.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Empathy for older people

Job description

Posted Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Thursday 19 February 2026 at 00:59

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We’re dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role

Maintenance Operative

Location

Elmswood Gardens, Sherwood, Nottingham NG53BB

Contract

Permanent

Hours

14 Hours - 9-5 with 1 hr lunch.

Pay rate

£13.00ph

This is a brilliant opportunity for people who would be interested in joining our Independent Living service in Solihull. If you are looking for a vocation, that offers support, guidance and a feeling of community, Abbeyfield would love for you to join us.

Working as a team our Maintenance Operatives ensure that the property is maintained, and kept in a good state of repair at all times, by quickly carrying out minor repairs, undertaking pre-emptive repair work, and performing checks on structure, infrastructure and equipment.

The Role of Maintenance Operative

• Provide first response to all repairs to identify the fault and repair or refer to Asset Management/nominated contractor.
• Carry out day to day operational repairs and maintenance of the building, its fixtures and fittings and its equipment. This will include painting and decoration to rented flats as they become void.
• Complete checks of all specified equipment (plant and other) on a regular basis.
• Routine testing within policy and procedure for fire checks and relevant health & safety policies.
• Check all lighting, inside and outside the scheme to ensure lights are operational and a VFM service is provided. Replace bulbs and report any electrical faults to management.
• Carry out minor repairs in tenanted flats and in leasehold flats where required, e.g. replace light bulbs, hang pictures/mirrors etc.
• Place orders for repair and maintenance material, tools and related goods.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork and documentation is kept current, that SOPs are updated as circumstance or legislation dictates.

About You

• Ability to communicate and interact well with people.
• Works well as an individual and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out all aspects of the role to the highest standard at all times.
• Ability to think outside of the box, and to exercise initiative.
• Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.

Why Join Abbeyfield Living Society?

We’re committed to recognising and rewarding our team members. Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays.
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, no waiting until payday.
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash.
• Life Assurance.
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.