Maintenance Operative

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Maintenance Operative! This role will be covering multiple residential and supported living services across the North West. If you enjoy a hands-on role, take pride in keeping buildings safe and well-maintained, and want to work for a values-led organisation that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. This varied and rewarding role involves carrying out general repairs, routine inspections, and small-scale maintenance tasks across our residential and supported living services. You’ll be part of our wider Property & Maintenance team, reporting to our Maintenance Manager, and play a key role in ensuring that our care environments remain safe, functional, and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Carry out low-level building maintenance tasks across various Blue Ribbon services.
• Respond to general maintenance requests including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating and minor electrical work (non‑certified).
• Conduct regular inspections and safety checks on lighting, fixtures, fittings, doors and furniture.
• Complete preventive maintenance and escalate larger or recurring issues as needed
• Ensure safe handling, storage and use of tools and materials in line with Health & Safety standards.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to schedule tasks with minimal disruption to care services.
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out, materials used, and any ongoing issues.
• Support with additional duties such as assembling furniture, clearing external areas and assisting with minor refurbishments.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a general maintenance, caretaker or handyman role.
• Basic skills across Plumbing, joinery, painting and decorating.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy schedule across multiple locations.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements when working in care settings.
• Basic IT literacy for logging tasks and updates
• Full UK Driving license and a willingness to travel between sites.

Skills

• Experience working in healthcare, education, or care home environments.
• Awareness of Compliance checks such as fire doors, lighting, and emergency exits.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and working around vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

• Tools and PPE provided
• Mileage reimbursed for travel between services
• Access to training and development (including compliance and safety certifications)
• Join a growing, supportive team making a difference every day
• Career development opportunities as part of our expanding care group

Pay

Salary: £35,000 per annum.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.