Maintenance Operative

Position: Maintenance Operative

Location:

Supporting our South West Region (regional travel required)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 per annum

At Life Services, we take great pride in the care we provide to families across the UK. Behind every funeral service is a team of dedicated colleagues working to ensure our funeral homes, care centres and crematoria are safe, welcoming and maintained to the highest standards. We're looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our Property team, helping to keep our locations running smoothly through high-quality repairs, maintenance and general upkeep.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands‑on individual who enjoys variety in their work and takes pride in delivering a professional service. Working across multiple locations within the region, you'll use your skills to carry out a range of maintenance tasks, helping to create environments that reflect the dignity and professionalism at the heart of our business.

As a Maintenance Operative, you'll be responsible for carrying out day‑to‑day repairs, maintenance and property improvement tasks across our estate. From decorating and basic plumbing to joinery, grounds maintenance and general building repairs, you'll help ensure our sites remain safe, presentable and fit for purpose.

Carrying out general maintenance and repair work across Dignity properties within your assigned region.

Identifying property issues and completing repairs in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

Undertaking a variety of maintenance tasks including plumbing, joinery, carpentry, painting, decorating and basic groundworks.

Responding to emergency maintenance issues and implementing temporary or permanent solutions.

Completing routine property inspections and ensuring maintenance records are kept up to date.

Maintaining tools, equipment and materials to a safe and professional standard.

Sourcing materials and arranging works in the most efficient and cost‑effective way.

Liaising with and overseeing external contractors where required.

Supporting the upkeep of funeral homes, crematoria and other company properties to a high standard.

Travelling between sites across the region and managing your own workload effectively.

This role would suit someone who:

Enjoys hands‑on work and takes pride in maintaining properties to a high standard.

Has experience across a range of trades, such as plumbing, basic electrical work, decorating and general repairs.

Can work independently, using their initiative to identify issues and find practical solutions.

Is organised and able to prioritise their workload across multiple sites and competing demands.

Has a strong understanding of health and safety and works safely at all times.

Enjoys problem‑solving and can diagnose property issues and carry out effective repairs

Has a flexible approach and is comfortable responding to changing priorities and emergency maintenance requirements.

• Time to recharge – Accrue up to 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, based on the hours you work, giving you valuable time to rest, recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Planning for your future – 4% matched pension to help you build long‑term financial security.
• Everyday savings and perks – Access to My Staff Shop , our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts.
• Learn and grow with us – Ongoing training and development, including internal learning pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Support when you need it – Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential…