Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative

Job Purpose

To provide a hands-on maintenance service across four residential care home locations in the Leeds area, ensuring buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds are safe, well maintained and presented to a high standard for residents, visitors and colleagues.

The role will involve travelling between sites and carrying out a wide range of general maintenance, repairs and handyman duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general building and facilities maintenance across all four care home locations.
• Undertake minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating and general repair work.
• Repair and maintain fixtures, fittings, furniture, shelving, doors, locks and other building components.
• Move, assemble and install furniture and equipment as required.
• Maintain internal and external areas, including grounds, pathways and general site presentation.
• Identify faults and maintenance issues, resolving them where possible or arranging specialist support when required.
• Carry out routine maintenance checks, inspections and tests, ensuring these are recorded appropriately.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues and minimise disruption to residents, colleagues and visitors.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance work with site management around the day-to-day operation of the care homes.
• Work independently, managing workloads across multiple locations while maintaining clear communication with site teams.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-presented environment across all sites.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers where specialist maintenance or repairs are required.
• Use initiative to identify and implement improvements to buildings, facilities and grounds.
• Support site teams with practical maintenance requirements for events and activities.

Essential Criteria

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Own reliable vehicle and ability to travel between four care home locations in the Leeds area.
• Proven practical maintenance or handyman experience.
• Competent across a range of general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, basic electrical work, decorating, carpentry and general repairs.

About The Role

This role is a casual position to cover annual leave and sickness initially, however there is the possibility of it becoming permanent for the right person.

Required Criteria

• Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
• Must hold a full clean UK driving licence.
• Must own a reliable vehicle and be able to travel between four care home locations in the Leeds area.
• Must have proven practical maintenance or handyman experience.

Skills Needed

Carpentry

About The Company

Passionate about making a difference

Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition – to deliver the very best care and support. It’s our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we’re always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.

Company Culture

Trust - Trust is built through consistent actions, honest care, and mutual respect. Across our services, delivering care with integrity will develop meaningful connections and empower us to act with confidence, knowing we’re all accountable for each other’s well-being. Without trust, we are just providing a service. With trust, it’s a relationship that transforms lives.

Kindness - Each day we will lead with small, simple acts—a smile, a kind word, a supportive action —that make a big impact. Kindness builds trust, comfort, and belonging. It creates an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, seen and cared for. We believe every interaction is an opportunity to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, filling our communities with love, warmth, and genuine care.

Respect - Respect goes beyond polite gestures. It’s about treating everyone with fairness and dignity. It’s about truly appreciating the humanity in everyone we connect with and celebrating individuality. By embracing diversity and supporting choices we will deliver compassionate care and create a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.

Teamwork - We know we are stronger when united as a team to provide exceptional care and every contribution is important, no matter how big or small. By sharing responsibilities, solving challenges, and celebrating collective achievements we will foster a sense of community where everyone has a voice and a place. This will ensure that every task is tackled with care, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Company Benefits

Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Employee of the Month

Salary

Starting from £14.67 per year