Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative - Wisbech

Covering 5 school sites across the region

Mon-Fri, Full time, Permanent role

Salary- £26,000 per annum

Come an join us, a leading care provider supporting children and adults across specialist schools and residential services. We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Operative to keep our spaces safe, functional, and welcoming.

At CareTech, we are more than just a care provider- we are a community. We support adults with complex needs and care for children and young people through tailored programmes in specialist services. Our network includes:

Residential homes and supported living schemes

Specialist education schools and children's services

Acute brain injury rehabilitation centres and hospitals

We are proud to create safe, inspiring environments where people thrive and we are looking for someone like you to help us maintain them.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across 5 school sites.
• Ensuring buildings and grounds are clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Managing compliance checks and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with contractors and supporting larger projects.
• Identifying improvement opportunities that enhance our spaces.
• Working closely with the Regional Facilities Manager.

What You Will Bring:

• Solid knowledge of building maintenance.
• Experience with compliance and record keeping.
• A trade background is a bonus, but not essential.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and pride in your work.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers.

Caretech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Caretech is an equal opportunities employer.

Caretech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.