About this role
Job summary Shift details; to be discussed At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Maintenance Operative will be to ensure the building and grounds are well maintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic fixes to equipment and systems whilst ensuring facilities are fully functional.
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, maintaining high standards of care is paramount. The role of a Maintenance Operative involves ensuring the building and grounds are well-maintained. You will be a part of a dedicated team, working to support the operational efficiency of the care home. Your core tasks will include undertaking routine maintenance tasks, basic repairs, and inspections to ensure systems are functional. You will also assist residents in personalizing their rooms, and ensure decoration is up to the expected standards. We pride ourselves on our supportive environment encouraging learning and development. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of one year's experience in general maintenance and knowledge of health and safety standards including COSHH assessments. A full driving license is also required to effectively perform the duties. Joining us means contributing to enriching the lives of residents while also growing professionally.
About us Avery Healthcare is a significant provider of high-quality elderly care located across the UK. The company is driven by the belief that later life should be as enriching as any other stage of life. Passionate about creating joyous and meaningful experiences for both residents and staff, Avery stands apart as a choice employer. Their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' underpins the work ethos and service quality. With a focus on care excellence, Avery offers a supportive, inspiring environment that values respect, dedication, and personal growth. Over 100 care homes form the Avery network, making it a trusted name in elderly care housing and employment. Employees enjoy a culture of appreciation, empowerment, and development opportunities, making a positive impact on resident care and life quality. Avery is an attractive prospect for healthcare professionals dedicated to improving elderly care standards.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details; to be discussed
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as a Maintenance Operativewillbetoensurethe building and grounds are wellmaintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic fixes to equipment and systemswhilstensuringfacilities are fully functional.
Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
Carryingout all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs includingall electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home. Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish. Ensuringroutine re-decoration is undertaken asrequiredtomaintainthe standards in thehome. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Providingout of hours emergency service,participatingin the on-call rota.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Our ideal candidatemust:
Have a minimum of one years experience in a general maintenance or handy person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade. Hold a full driving licence. Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note this role will require:
ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of one years experience in general maintenance. They should hold a full driving licence and demonstrate knowledge in health and safety, particularly in Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Being adaptable and flexible to cover different responsibilities at short notice is also essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Leicester
LE2 8PP
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)