Maintenance Operative|Paid Breaks|35 hours per week

Job summary

Avatar/SureCare Group has been providing general nursing care for our residents since 2003. Our homes operate under our ethos ‘Care, Quality & Compassion’ which is at the heart of everything we do.

Sellywood House Nursing Home is seeking a Maintenance Operative to oversee the interior and exterior maintenance of the Home and its grounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment, or other potential hazards to the Home Manager, and act according to their guidance.
• Assist with the general repair and maintenance of the Home, both internally and externally, to ensure smooth operation and high service standards.
• Supervise the upkeep of the Home’s grounds, including work carried out by handyperson(s), to maintain a pleasant and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Undertake decorating duties as required to uphold the Home’s standards.
• Test the fire alarm system and log results weekly; check call points, fire exits, door-retaining devices, and emergency lighting in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all ventilation units and lighting are kept clean; replace defective bulbs or diffusers.
• Oversee the Home’s heating, lighting, and water usage.
• Maintain the Maintenance Book, recording defects reported by staff and carrying out repairs or replacements as needed.
• Manage stores, equipment, and tools.
• Assist or supervise deliveries to the Home and monitor delivered goods carefully.
• Maintain grassed areas, flower beds, hedges, shrubs, and borders.
• Carry out landscaping duties, including drainage clearance, pathways, and steps.
• Clear leaves across the site, using both machinery and manual methods.
• Undertake minor repairs throughout the estate.
• Assist with guttering and gully clearance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• General maintenance knowledge and experience (e.g., minor electrical work, decorating, plumbing, joinery).
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance and care.
• Strong knowledge of plant operation and upkeep.
• Competent in working to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a car or similar vehicle.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Willingness to undertake training in current Health & Safety and EHO requirements.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Work remotely:

• No

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.