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.
To Apply: If you are a practical and dependable individual with maintenance experience and a commitment to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-presented environment for residents and staff, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to apply to join the Oakland Care Group team.
This position is NOT open to transfers or sponsorships.
