Maintenance Operative
Location: Littlehampton
Hours: 32 hours per week
Salary:
- Standard Hours: £16.14phr to £17.38phr
- Saturdays & Sundays: £17.14phr to £18.38phr
- Overtime / Extra Hours: £18.14 to £19.38phr
- Bank Holidays: £24.21phr to £26.07phr
The Role:
We are a well-regarded residential care home in Littlehampton seeking a reliable, proactive, and practical Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and hands-on role responsible for maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-presented environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. Working closely with the Properties and Facilities Manager, you will undertake day-to-day maintenance, repairs, compliance checks, and facilities support duties, helping to ensure the home operates safely, efficiently, and in line with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repair tasks throughout the care home.
- Ensure the building, grounds, equipment, and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
- Complete routine maintenance and compliance checks in accordance with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Conduct water temperature monitoring and maintain accurate compliance records.
- Carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and maintain testing documentation.
- Undertake weekly fire alarm testing and maintain associated records.
- Operate and support integrated building systems, including Fireco door systems and nurse call devices.
- Carry out repairs to furniture, fixtures, fittings, and wheelchairs as required.
- Install and wall-mount televisions and equipment.
- Undertake painting, decorating, and minor refurbishment works.
- Carry out light gardening and external maintenance duties.
- Safely use ladders and maintenance equipment in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Maintain workshops, storage areas, and workspaces in a clean, safe, and organised condition.
- Report defects, hazards, and maintenance concerns to the Properties and Facilities Manager.
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and service providers when required.
- Receive deliveries and ensure materials and equipment are stored safely.
- Maintain accurate maintenance, testing, and compliance records.
- Support inspections, audits, and regulatory visits.
- Promote a safe environment for residents, visitors, and colleagues, always respecting privacy and dignity.
- Attend mandatory training and comply with all company policies, safeguarding requirements, and health and safety regulations.
Benefits
- Enhanced rates of pay for weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime.
- Sick pay benefit scheme.
- Paid breaks.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Home & Electronics Scheme.
- Paid DBS checks.
- Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment, and more).
- Uniform provided.
- Performance bonuses.
- Paid induction and training time.
- On-the-job development.
- Supervision and appraisal meetings.
- Qualifications and support where applicable.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Pension contributions.
- Long service awards.
- Refer-a-friend scheme.
Pay: £16.14-£17.38 per hour
Experience:
- Handyman/Women/Maintenance/Caretaker: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
