Maintenance Operative

Under the direction of the Regional Facilities Manager and the registered manager, you will manage and deliver planned and reactive maintenance, along with maintaining the buildings/grounds and all associated equipment in serviceable working order, adhering to legislative and programmed maintenance requirements.

We have an opportunity for a full time Maintenance Operative, working a 37.5hr week. Ideally, for someone with good communication skills and a flexible attitude to their work. Must be organised and able to prioritise their work effectively. The successful candidate will be based at our Oakleaf Hartwell site, Northampton. However, you will need to be willing to travel between sites within a 20-mile radius. A company vehicle will be provided during working hours., Previous commercial/general maintenance experience is essential. Ideally having experience in minor plumbing and electrical work, as well as experience in minor building repairs, decorating, woodwork and equipment/furniture repairs.

Training on site-specific equipment will be given.

The role requires good initiative skills and delivers a varied and rewarding work environment.,

• Previous experience of working in a maintenance role or very good handyman skills


• Good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations


• Good Written and Verbal skills


• Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft word and use of email


• Physically fit and able lift light items of equipment and furniture


• Able to use and maintain hand and power tools


• Ability to be able to prioritise, respond and adopt a positive approach to work


• Able to carry out some cleaning as directed


• Able to work on and maintain external areas


Personal Specification/Desirable:

• Experience in a Health/social care environment


• Formal qualification in a trade


• Formal health and safety training, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

The CareTech Group; established in 1994, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader".

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.


• Competitive rates of pay


• Company vehicle provided during working hours


• Paid Annual Leave 25 days + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)


• No Bank Holiday working but some rota on call


• Free DBS check


• Refreshments and a free meal during your shift


• Stakeholder Pension


• Employee Recognition Scheme