Job summary
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Seagrave House Care Home in Corby. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Maintenance Operative will be to ensure the building and grounds are well maintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic
Main duties of the job
The role of a Maintenance Operative at Avery Healthcare involves ensuring that the building and grounds are well maintained. This includes performing a variety of routine maintenance tasks, conducting service checks, and applying basic fixes to equipment and systems while ensuring that facilities remain fully functional. Responsibilities include carrying out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs, including those related to electrical, plumbing, joinery, and building both inside and outside the Home. The role also involves supporting new residents in arranging their rooms, performing routine re-decoration as needed, advising on supply and quality of items, and participating in an on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency service. Successful candidates must embody Avery's values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all their actions.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a prominent provider of luxury elderly care homes across the UK. With a vision of creating meaningful lives together, Avery is committed to providing exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. Known for being a place where people love to work, Avery believes that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other. The organisation is passionate about building supportive and inspiring environments where team members feel valued and empowered each day. Avery is recognized for creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff, maintaining a culture that values respect and compassion. Join Avery to be part of a strong workforce that is dedicated to providing outstanding care and support.
Details
- Date posted: 10 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.05 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1525434673
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Corby, NN17 1EH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative at Seagrave House Care Home in Corby. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as a Maintenance Operativewillbetoensurethe building and grounds are wellmaintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic fixes to equipment and systemswhilstensuringfacilities are fully functional.
Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
- Carryingout all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs includingall electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home.
- Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish.
- Ensuringroutine re-decoration is undertaken asrequiredtomaintainthe standards in thehome.
- Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
- Providingout of hours emergency service,participatingin the on-call rota.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Our ideal candidatemust:
- Have a minimum of one years experience in a general maintenance or handy person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade.
- Hold a full driving licence.
- Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
- Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
ABOUT AVERY
Please note this role will require:
- ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates should have a minimum of one year's experience in a general maintenance or handy person role or hold a professional qualification in a trade. A full driving licence is required, along with knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly in areas such as Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice is also essential.
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This advert is for Maintenance Operative with Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. in Knowle, Midlands, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £14.05 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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