Maintenance Operative

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

Maintenance Operative

Abercorn House , Hamilton - 184-192 Low Waters Road, South Lanarkshire ML3 7QH

£14.00 Per Hour

39 Hours available

Discover your sense of belonging

We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Maintenance Operative to our friendly team at Abercorn House in Hamilton - 184-192 Low Waters Road, South Lanarkshire ML3 7QH. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• 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

Your skills

• 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

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) , occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension , we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CI inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus 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 our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• 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; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.