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Package Description: Shift Details: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday + occasional weekend support when required 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 Birchwood Grange Care Home in London. 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...Main duties of the job
As a Maintenance Operative, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the building and grounds are well maintained. You'll undertake a variety of routine maintenance tasks, perform checks to services, and apply basic fixes to equipment and systems to ensure that all facilities are fully functional. Key responsibilities include carrying out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs, including electrical, plumbing, joinery, and building tasks. Supporting new residents to arrange their rooms as desired, and ensuring that routine re-decoration is undertaken as required to maintain the homes standards. You will also advise on the supply and quality of items used for tasks and participate in the on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency service. Avery Healthcare places a strong emphasis on supporting and celebrating the people who care for its residents.Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 06 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1570808330
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Kenton, HA3 9UY, United Kingdom
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Job responsibilities
Package Description:Shift Details:8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday + occasional weekend support when required
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 Birchwood Grange Care Home in London. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ideal candidates should have at least one years experience in a general maintenance or handy person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade. A full driving license is a must, along with knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Candidates should be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
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.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a reputable provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, renowned for its supportive and enriching work environment. The organisation believes in creating meaningful experiences for both its residents and team members. Avery Healthcare's vision of "creating meaningful lives together" is evident in its dedication to exceptional care, as well as the continuous growth and development opportunities provided to employees. Operating over 100 homes, Avery Healthcare is committed to fostering an inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.Employer details
- Employer name: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
- Address: Avery Healthcare, Kenton, HA3 9UY, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/