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We are seeking to appoint a kind, organised and experienced Regional Maintenance Operative to join our team, supporting a portfolio of Lovett Care Homes. The successful candidate will ensure that all buildings, equipment and fixtures across the region are maintained to a high standard, compliant with all legislative and safety requirements, and that maintenance teams are operating in line with company standards, through regular on-site presence and practical support.
This is a full-time, hands-on, operational role, offering a salary of £35,000 per annum. The Regional Maintenance Operartive will be regularly present in homes, completing checks, supporting repairs and working alongside maintenance teams, making a real and visible impact on the safety, comfort and day-to-day experience of Lovett Care Homes’ residents.
Role Responsibilities:
Monitor, action plan and follow up on any maintenance issues identified including completing or supporting first-line remedial works where appropriate.- Provide support, cover and guidance to the Maintenance Manager’s, including covering the role where required.
- Carry out domestic painting, decorating and wallpapering to agreed schedules.
- Undertake minor joinery and plumbing works where required.
- Oversee equipment movement, deliveries and disposal of unwanted or broken items.
- Ensure bin and waste areas are maintained to a high standard and waste is segregated correctly.
- Ensure homes remain pest and rodent free, escalating issues promptly.
- Carry out regular room and environmental checks, recording actions in maintenance logs.
- Ensure external areas are safe, clear and well maintained.
- Ensure all compliance documentation is accurate, up to date and consistent across all homes through regular on-site checks and hands-on follow-up actions.
- Undertake Health & Safety and Fire Safety checks, drills and training as required.
- Complete Legionella testing in liaison with consultants.
- Ensure full compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies.
Skills and Experience Required:
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Experience in basic plumbing, electrical, joinery or general building maintenance is essential.
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Specialist skills in a building trade are desirable.
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Ability to use basic tools and operate equipment safely.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
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Flexibility to travel between homes and adapt to service needs.
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Care home or healthcare environment experience is preferable.
The Benefits
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Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
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Paid DBS
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Uniform provided
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Paid training
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Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
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Excellent induction programme for new starters
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A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
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Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
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A competitive rate of pay
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Wellbeing programmes
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Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
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Ongoing career development
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Pension scheme
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Early Pay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)
This position is subject to a DBS check
