Maintenance Operative
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Kirkstall, LS5 3ED
Salary
£14.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
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 were here to celebrate an...
As a Maintenance Operative at Avery Healthcare, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the building and grounds are well-maintained. This includes performing routine maintenance tasks, checking services, and applying basic fixes to equipment and systems to ensure all facilities are fully functional. You will also be responsible for carrying out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs, both inside and outside the care home. Additional duties include supporting new residents in arranging their rooms, ensuring routine re-decoration is undertaken to maintain high standards, advising on the supply and quality of items used, and providing out-of-hours emergency service as part of the on-call rota.
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Aire View Care Home in Leeds. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
Your focus as a Maintenance Operativewillbetoensurethe building and grounds are wellmaintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic fixes to equipment and systemswhilstensuringfacilities are fully functional.
Other responsibilitieswillinclude
- Carryingout all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs includingall electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home.
- Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish.
- Ensuringroutine re-decoration is undertaken asrequiredtomaintainthe standards in thehome.
- Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
- Providingout of hours emergency service,participatingin the on-call rota.
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 candidatemust
- Have a minimum of one years 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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.
Please note this role will require
- ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We pride ourselves on creating enriching experiences for our residents and team. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery Healthcare strives to offer exceptional care across our expanding network of over 100 homes. We focus on creating a supportive and inspiring environment where all employees feel valued and empowered every day. As a part of Avery, you'll work in a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Join us to see why Avery is the preferred choice for both residents and team members.
Qualifications
Essential
- The 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. A full driving licence is required, along with knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice is also essential.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
10 August 2026
Last checked
12 August 2026
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