Maintenance Operative

We are looking for a confident Maintenance Operative with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Willow House.

Willow House is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service.
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work.
• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles.
• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards.
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights.

• Experience in a similar role or self‑employed capacity in recent years.
• Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information.
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance.
• Preferably experienced in the electrical/plumbing/construction industry.
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.

• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Expert supervision & support.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings.

Please note:

successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.