Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Maintenance Operative to join our property services team supporting a portfolio of care homes across South Wales. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a variety of project taskings and reactive maintenance, supporting health and safetycompliance, and ensuring a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
This role requires a hands-on professional with good problem-solving skills, knowledge of property compliance standards, and a proactive approach to facilities upkeep in a care-based setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Project works and Reactive Maintenance
- Assist the project team with any refurbishment works being undertaken
- Carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks including plumbing, joinery, basic electrical repairs, painting, and general building fabric works.
- Diagnose and resolve faults with minimal disruption to the care home environment.
- Maintain accurate records of work undertaken using digital (CAFM) or manual systems.
- Communication with management to prioritise tasks
- Communication with people we support to understand their preferences for their environment
Health & Safety
- Support the implementation of site-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company policies.
- Assisting fire safety checks, emergency lighting tests, and other regular safety audits.
- Report any potential hazards or unsafe conditions promptly.
Compliance
- Assist with regular statutory and regulatory inspections such as gas safety, water hygiene (Legionella), electrical safety (PAT and EICR), and fire systems.
- Ensure maintenance activities meet the standards required by Company policy and other regulatory bodies and as directed by line manager.
- Maintain service records and compliance logs for site equipment and building systems.
- Liaise with external contractors and service providers to ensure timely and compliant service delivery.
Requirements:
Essential:
- Proven experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally within healthcare, social care, or residential environments.
- Sound knowledge of reactive maintenance practices and building systems.
- Good understanding of DIY and a willingness to improve
- Basic understanding of health and safety legislation (e.g., COSHH, Manual Handling, Fire Safety).
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure,
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to multiple sites as needed.
- Right to work in the UK.
- DBS Checked (this will be paid for by the company).
Desirable:
- Awareness of CIW compliance requirements for care settings.
- Experience in using digital facilities management systems or compliance tracking software.
- Experience in manual trades
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Respectful and empathetic approach when working in sensitive care environments.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to high standards of safety and service.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
- Company vehicle or travel allowance (if applicable).
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Pension scheme and other staff benefits.
Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and references