Maintenance Operative

Company: Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

Maintenance Operative

Handford House, Ipswich

£14.80 per hour

40 hours per week – 9am to 5pm (includes alternate weekends)

Do you take pride in your work and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our maintenance team at our lovely nursing home, Handford House.

Handford House provides a high standard of holistic nursing care provision to each individual living and staying at the home at all times. The home offers a warm, friendly, comfortable and safe environment and we promote and support personal choices and individual care at all times.

The quality and appearance of our homes create the first impression for visitors and are a source of enjoyment and immense pleasure for our residents and their families. Our maintenance teams take huge pride in maintaining our buildings to the highest possible standards.

What would a typical day look like?

  • Overseeing the upkeep of our home including painting, decorating, repairs and basic plumbing and electrical work
  • Ensuring our residents remain safe and comfortable by adhering to good health and safety practices at all times

Previous experience within gardening, decorating, plumbing and electrical work is essential and we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

Benefits

  • Company Pension
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
  • Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
  • Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
  • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
  • Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
  • Recognition and Long Service awards

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Posted: June 4th, 2026