Maintenance Operative

Job Description: Maintenance Operative

Location: Elizabeth Fleming, Houghton-Le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Marton Care Homes – Make A Difference, Every Day

Marton Care Homes is a family‑run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life.

At Elizabeth Fleming, these values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide.

What We’re Looking For: Responsibilities

• Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager.
• Ensure the maintenance of the Home’s exterior, including:
  • Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
  • Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Residents, Visitors or Staff Members have access.
  • Where applicable, litter pick, cut the grass around the building and tend to any flowerbeds, hanging baskets etc.
  • Clean all signs/lighting outside the Home.
• Carry out any touching up or making good of decoration as and when required to maintain our high standards.
• Complete weekly pre‑planned maintenance such as statutory compliance checks, testing of the fire alarm system, and log results weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights as specified in company procedures.
• Complete and accurately record all Planned maintenance as required (see PPM list).
• Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs/diffusers.
• Test all portable appliances as specified in company procedures (if trained and competent).
• Test, record, water temperatures, clean and chlorinate shower heads as specified in company procedures.
• Maintain the Home’s “Maintenance Book” in which defects are logged and PPMS are recorded. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily. If unable to complete the task, log with Helpdesk.
• Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Home. Monitor and sign off deliveries.
• Assist contractors on site.

Desired Skills and Traits

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity.
• Be on‑call for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise in or out of hours.
• Organised, reliable, and confident in planning checks.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values.

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace.
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day.
• A valued role within a close‑knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents.

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