Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon–Fri
Locations: Multiple sites across Stoke on Trent and Telford
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, proactive Caretaker / Maintenance Operative to join our team and provide high-quality maintenance and caretaking support across multiple sites. You will play an essential role in ensuring buildings, equipment, and surrounding areas are safe, secure, and well-maintained.
If you are hands-on, take pride in your work, and enjoy a role with variety, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
Building Maintenance & Safety
- Operate and monitor heating systems, ensuring they run efficiently, report defects promptly.
- Conduct weekly lighting tests and replace minor components (bulbs, tubes, fuses, starters, diffusers).
- Clear blockages in sinks, toilets, drains, and grease traps and address spillages.
- Ensure gutters, gullies, and drains remain free from debris.
Handyperson Tasks
- Painting, decorating, and minor plaster repairs.
- First-line joinery maintenance (e.g., tightening window hinges, door handle repairs, temporary repairs after vandalism).
- Basic plumbing (unblocking sinks, adjusting taps).
- Internal glazing support, including boarding broken windows when required.
Operational Support
- Porterage duties, including moving and setting up furniture.
- Monitor and replenish stock of consumables (e.g., bulbs, filters).
- Maintain accurate records such as:
- Intruder alarm logbook
- Asbestos visual checks
- Legionella temperature logs
- Heating system logs
- Take meter readings as needed.
- Assist contractors and visitors attending sites.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Report gas, water, or electrical faults and document minor repairs.
- Support weekly fire alarm testing and evacuation procedures.
- Maintain tidy external grounds and occasional gardening.
- Maintain the company vehicle (if supplied), reporting any issues.
What We’re Looking For
- A practical, hands-on individual with experience in building maintenance, caretaking, or a similar role.
- Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to take initiative.
- Good communication skills and a commitment to safe working practices.
- Flexibility to work across multiple sites as required.
Here’s what we offer:
- Fully paid comprehensive induction and training
- Funded qualifications (Diploma Levels 2, 3, 4 & 5)
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Star Performer and Spot Bonus recognition schemes
- Long service awards
- 28 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays)
- Employee engagement rewards for feedback and participation
Who We Are
IBC Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services across the Midlands. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex conditions. With contracts across 20+ Local Authorities and ICBs, we’re continuously growing to meet the unique needs of our communities.
We’re committed to delivering care that is compassionate, person-led, and rooted in respect. Our mission is simple: to support people with disabilities to lead meaningful lives filled with opportunity, inclusion, and joy.
Don’t just take our word for it…
97% of our team would recommend IBC as a great place to work
93% plan to stay with us for the next 3–5 years
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Care Taker/ Maintenance Operative employer: iBC Healthcare
IBC Healthcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its employees. Located in Birmingham, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and encourages staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with complex needs. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for personal development, joining our team means being part of a compassionate community dedicated to improving quality of life.
