Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative – Highcroft Hall Residential Care Home

Location:

Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BU
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Salary: £14.00 per hour.

Hours:

39 hours per week (3 month temporary position).

• Access practical training to build confidence in key tasks – including plumbing essentials and repair best practices.
• Benefit from development opportunities shaped by Maintenance Operative feedback.
• Carry out regular health and safety checks to keep everyone safe.
• Complete minor repairs and maintain the home and garden to a high standard.
• Communicate clearly with residents, families, colleagues and contractors.
• Coordinate contractor visits and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Provide cover at other homes when needed.
• Practical experience in minor repairs, basic plumbing and DIY.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols (Legionella awareness desirable).
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.

• Valid driving licence and access to transport.
• Confidence using an iPad or laptop for compliance tasks.

• 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays).
• Occupational sickness pay linked to length of service.
• Contributory pension.
• CQC/CI inspection bonus.
• Health and well‑being support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments and an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial and legal advice, as well as short‑term counselling.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme.
• Company‑funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including the Team Leader Development Programme.
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture supported by staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks.
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice arrangements.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed.