Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative

Forefaulds Care Home, 33-39 Blackbraes Road, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74 3JY

£14.00 per hour - 40 hours per week

Your role

• Access practical training to build confidence in key tasks - including plumbing essentials and repair best practices.
• Benefit from development opportunities shaped by Maintenance Operative feedback.
• Carry out regular health and safety checks to keep everyone safe.
• Complete minor repairs and maintain the home and garden to a high standard.
• Communicate clearly with residents, families, colleagues and contractors.
• Coordinate contractor visits and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Provide cover at other homes when needed.
• Practical experience in minor repairs, basic plumbing and DIY.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols (Legionella awareness desirable).
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Valid driving licence and access to transport.
• Confidence using an iPad or laptop for compliance tasks.

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. Alongside 25 days annual leave (pro rate, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we've created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CI inspection bonus.
• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial and legal advice, as well as short term counselling.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Parental leave arrangements and paid volunteering days.
• Company funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme.
• Flexible working options.
• Free staff meals on long shifts.
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and brand new salary sacrifice electric car schemes.

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - please consult our website for details.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.