At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform repairs and maintenance in care homes, schools, and residential facilities.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing community spaces.
- Benefits: Company van, fuel card, phone, tools, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a veteran-friendly workplace.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while honing your maintenance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in joinery, carpentry, and general maintenance preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Job Overview
We’re looking for a full‑time Maintenance Operative to support our portfolio of Care Homes, Schools and Residential Homes for Children and Adults.
Responsibilities
- Perform general repair and maintenance tasks such as fixing fire doors, patching walls, minor plumbing and day‑to‑day upkeep.
- Handle larger or specialist jobs through local contractors and supervise external contractors when required.
- Manage own workload, work independently and coordinate with the Facilities Manager, Head of Facilities and Home Managers to prioritise and plan tasks on site.
- Maintain the services exterior including gardening, painting, general tidiness and basic repairs.
- Execute internal decorating to a high standard and carry out general repairs to a high standard.
- Respond to emergency maintenance – boarding up windows, replacing locks, etc.
- Assist operational staff with moving furniture and other tasks when directed.
- Manage allocated monthly spend.
- Work quickly, effectively and prioritise assigned maintenance requests.
- Perform carpentry tasks such as door hanging, frame fitting, putting up shelves, boarding up windows, doors and minor furniture repairs.
- Carry out minor plumbing repairs – replacing taps, repairing minor leaks, replacing TRVs, etc.
- Maintain the company van in accordance with the Fleet policy and keep the van available only for work purposes.
- Complete Trackplan timesheets, document materials used and update daily records.
- Maintain tools and ensure the inventory remains accurate.
- Attend training courses, meetings and other professional development activities as required.
Requirements & Qualifications
- At least one year of experience in joinery, carpentry and general maintenance.
- Knowledge of PPE, asbestos and relevant regulations.
- Full UK driving licence – you will travel between sites.
- Criminal record disclosure (DBS) must be provided.
- Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
Benefits & Working Conditions
- Full UK driving licence required – the company will provide a van, fuel card, phone and tools.
- 40 hours per week, 8:30am–5:30pm (start time varies by site).
- All sites within an hour's drive from your home.
- Veteran‑friendly workplace: Armed Forces Covenant, Peer Support Network, Military Awareness.
- Training courses, meetings and other development opportunities.
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Maintenance Operative in Oxford employer: Keys Group
Keys Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering competitive pay rates and additional income opportunities. With a strong focus on employee growth through funded qualifications and a supportive management team, working in Sudbury provides a fulfilling environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with complex needs.
We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Operative in Oxford
General Repair Skills
Maintenance Skills
Carpentry
Plumbing
Emergency Maintenance Response
Project Coordination
Time Management
