Maintenance Operative
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Kirkstall, LS5 3EDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£14.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
20 days leftJob description
Shift details: Full time and part time shifts available At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We kno...
The Maintenance Operative role at Avery Healthcare involves ensuring that the building and grounds are well maintained through various routine maintenance tasks. The individual will undertake basic repairs and checks, apply fixes to equipment and systems, and make sure all facilities are fully functional. Responsibilities include carrying out general maintenance tasks such as electrical, plumbing, joinery, and building tasks both inside and outside the home. Additionally, the role involves supporting new residents to arrange their rooms, ensuring routine re-decoration, advising on supply and quality of items, and providing out of hours emergency service. The candidate must have at least one year of experience in a similar role or a professional qualification in a trade, hold a full driving licence, and possess knowledge of Health and Safety protocols.
Shift details: Full time and part time shifts available
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!ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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 UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, where they focus on creating enriching experiences for their residents and employees. With over 100 homes in their network, Avery strives to build supportive and inspiring environments that empower their staff while providing exceptional care to residents. They value respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to their mission of 'creating meaningful lives together.' Avery supports their teams through continuous learning and development opportunities, making them a preferred choice for both residents and team members. At Avery, later years of life are seen as opportunities for enrichment and meaningful interactions.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
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Provenance
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First seen
30 September 2026
Last checked
30 September 2026
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