Job summary
Shift Details: 3 x 7.5-hour shifts per week between Monday and Friday 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 e at Westbourne Tower Care Home in Dorset. 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 fixes to equipment and systems whilst ensuring facilities are fully functional. Other responsibilities will include: Carrying out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including all electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home. Supporting new residents to arrange thei
Main duties of the job
At Avery Healthcare, we focus on supporting those who care for our residents by recognizing their hard work. When joining us, you'll positively impact lives daily while growing in a supportive environment full of learning opportunities. Our team values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're looking for a Maintenance Operative at Westbourne Tower Care Home in Dorset. The role involves maintaining the building and grounds, performing tasks such as electrical, plumbing, and general repairs. Additionally, supporting new residents with room arrangements, ensuring routine re-decoration, and advising on supplies quality are part of the responsibilities. Emergency service participation with an on-call rota is also required. To succeed, you should live by our values of caring, supporting, honesty, respectfulness, and accountability. You should have at least one year of experience or a trade qualification, possess a driving license, and possess health and safety knowledge.
About us
At Avery Healthcare, we're one of the UK's largest luxury elderly care home providers. We emphasize creating enriching experiences for both residents and staff by advocating for meaningful lives together. Our network exceeds 100 homes, and we strive for a supportive and inspiring environment. Employees feel valued and empowered due to our commitment to exceptional care. Our vision, 'creating meaningful lives together,' ensures we're a preferred choice. Whether it's about providing care or working at Avery, we believe the later years should be as enriching as the earlier ones. Join Avery to experience why we're a popular choice for residents and team members alike.
Details
- Date posted: 17 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15.45 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 1517778478
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Bournemouth, BH4 9DR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift Details: 3 x 7.5-hour shifts per week between Monday and Friday
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 responsibilities will include:
- 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
- To be successful, candidates must have a minimum of one year's experience in a general maintenance role or a professional trade qualification. A full driving license is necessary. Familiarity with Health and Safety, especially in Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments, is required. Candidates must demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in covering a range of responsibilities at short notice. Essential qualifications include prior maintenance experience or specific trade certification and practical knowledge in safety protocols applicable to the role.
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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 £15.45 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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