Job Description : Maintenance Operative Location :Hutton Avenue, Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom Job Type : Permanent, Part time (16hours per week, includes occasional eve nings and weekends) Sponsorship : Not currently available Join Marton Care Homes – Make A Difference, Every Day Marton Care Homes is a family-run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life. At Riverside View, these values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for an Maintenance Operative to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide. We believe life should What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager. Ensure the maintenance of the Home’s exterior, including: Keep any sheds, utbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition. Clear snw and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Residents, Visitors or Staff Members have access. Where applicable, litter pick, cut the grass arund the building and tend to any flowerbeds, hanging baskets etc. Clean all signs / lighting utside the Home Carry out any touching up or making good of decoration as and when required in order to maintain our high standards. Complete weekly Pre planned maintenances such as statutory compliance checks, Testing of the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures. Complete and accurately record all Planned maintenance as required. (Please see PPM list) Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers. Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures. (If trained and competent) Test, and record, water temperatures, clean and chlorinate shower heads as specified in Company procedures. Maintain the homes “Maintenance Book” in which defects are logged and PPMS are recorded. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily. If unable to complete the task, please log with Helpdesk. Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Home. Monitor and sign off deliveries. Assist Contractors onsite. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity Be ‘on-call’ for advice / action in any emergencies which may arise in or out of hours. Organised, reliable, and confident in planning checks Passionate about improving the lives of older people Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values What We Offer Working at Marton Care Homes means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy: A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents If you believe that respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at Riverside View. INDMAR