Maintenance Operative
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Braintree, CM7 5SEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.50
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 November 2026
21 days leftJob 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...
Were looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Braintree Mews Care Home. Your primary focus will be to ensure the building and grounds are well maintained. This involves undertaking various routine maintenance tasks, performing basic fixes on equipment and systems, and guaranteeing that facilities are always fully functional. Key responsibilities include carrying out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs, supporting new residents in arranging their rooms, ensuring routine re-decoration is undertaken, advising on the supply and quality of materials needed, and providing out-of-hours emergency services as part of an 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 Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. 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.
- 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 care homes, committed to enriching the later years of life with meaningful experiences. Its vision is 'creating meaningful lives together' through exceptional care across over 100 homes in the UK. Avery fosters a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. The organisation values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members. Join to become part of a highly rewarding workplace with opportunities for career growth and development.
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate must have a minimum of one years experience in a general maintenance or handy person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade. A full driving license is required. Candidates should have knowledge of Health and Safety practices, especially Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Being adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice is also necessary.
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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