Maintenance, Building Maintenance

Akari Care is recruiting a Maintenance Operative for one of its care homes for older people. The post is hands-on and practical, covering decoration, repairs, grounds, utilities and supplies across the home. It also asks the post-holder to engage warmly with residents and to share maintenance standards with colleagues, working alongside the home manager and wider maintenance team. Fit depends on practical building and mechanical or electrical knowledge, alongside a respectful approach to residents.

• Maintain high standards of maintenance in and around the home, working with the home manager and maintenance team
• Carry out internal decoration
• Manage grounds maintenance and safety
• Carry out building repairs
• Manage supplies
• Manage utilities
• Continually assess all areas of the home and give attention where needed
• Share knowledge with colleagues so they meet the same maintenance standards
• Carry out tasks in a way that engages residents and respects their individual needs and backgrounds
• Support residents' sense of security, dignity and self-respect through daily interactions

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Solid maintenance experience across building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery
• Innovative, solution-based approach to maintenance and repairs
• Flexible and adaptable to change at short notice
• Works well under pressure
• Warm, approachable and engaging manner

• Competitive salary
• 3% pension contribution
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave on a full-time basis, including bank holidays
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development, with support for personal development plans
• Opportunity to grow personally and professionally