Maintenance Operative

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

The Home: Abbeyfield Winnersh is a dementia-friendly residential care home situated in the village of Winnersh, Wokingham.
Role: Maintenance Operative
Location: Winnersh Care Home, Woodward Cl, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5NW 
Hours: 35 hours a week. Monday to Friday. 9am - 5pm
Pay: £12.75 p/h - £12.85 p/h

The Role of Maintenance Operative:

• All repairs are carried out effectively and quickly, and to a good standard.

• Work is carried out safely, with adherence to relevant building and construction related regulations.
• Readily identifiable issues are reported and addressed to minimise impact, risk and damage.
• Report any emergencies to Property Services
• To complete and maintain the day to day repairs and maintenance of the building and its environment. This will include painting and decoration to residents’ rooms
• To ensure strict confidentiality in all matters
• Minor adjustments to windows, doors, restrictors and door closers
• To maintain the day to day repairs and maintenance of the buildings and their environment
• To ensure all relevant documentation is kept up to date and completed

About You:

• As the Maintenance Operative at Winnersh; you must have good general property maintenance knowledge and skills, and experience in providing maintenance services to other clients.
• Be able to communicate and interact well with people, be able to read and write to a good standard, and computer literate.
• Have good knowledge of relevant health and safety and trade regulations, and have the ability to assess and manage risk.
  
  

Pay & Benefits:

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays for full time staff members
• Comprehensive induction
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.

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