# Regional Maintenance Operator - North East > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/regional-maintenance-operator-north-east/2b7b6df8-1961-4266-a1d7-07df31774dee - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/regional-maintenance-operator-north-east/2b7b6df8-1961-4266-a1d7-07df31774dee.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Town:** Gateshead - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £29,500 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T00:13:06.025Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-0764?employerCode=W0033 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1507578795&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary We now seek a Regional Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our regional team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect. Working in collaboration and unison with our Estates Managers and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to compliance and maintenance in and around the home environments. This will include but is not limited to; building repairs, basic plumbing, decorating, joinery, space management, and contractor liaison. Elec ### Main duties of the job We now seek a Regional Maintenance Operative who is passionate about making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. While this position is hands-on, it's crucial to be mindful of individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our team, you'll engage with and support residents, promoting a respectful relationship that enables a dignified life. You'll work with Estates Managers to ensure high maintenance standards in homes, covering building repairs, plumbing, decorating, joinery, and more. Daily travel across the Northeast, from Stockton to Northumberland, is required. You're expected to tackle challenges head-on and share maintenance knowledge with team members. We seek someone experienced in maintenance within similar environments, with knowledge in mechanical systems, plumbing, joinery, and a solution-oriented approach. Flexibility and pressure-handling capabilities are essential. In return, we offer a competitive salary, company vehicle, recognition schemes, 28 days leave, and development support. ### About us Akari Care is a provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older individuals. As part of our organisation, we are committed to ensuring the well-being and dignity of our residents. We foster a community environment where every member is respected and included. Our approach combines compassion, excellence, and community spirit to meet the needs of those we serve. At Akari Care, we believe in continuous professional development, offering opportunities for growth both personally and professionally. Our team works collaboratively to maintain high standards of care and support for vulnerable adults, ensuring they receive the care their individual needs require. Our ethos is grounded in treating everyone with respect, maintaining a harmonious and supportive work environment for all staff members. ### Details - Date posted: 26 May 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £29,500 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1507578795 - Job locations: Akari Care, Newcastle, NE8 3SA, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities We now seek a Regional Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our regional team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect. Working in collaboration and unison with our Estates Managers and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to compliance and maintenance in and around the home environments. This will include but is not limited to; building repairs, basic plumbing, decorating, joinery, space management, and contractor liaison. Electrical experience would be advantageous; however, training can be provided. The role is based across our Northeast region, which stretches from Stockton to Northumberland, so travel will be required daily. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. Ensuring that our homes are well maintained, you will be comfortable imparting your knowledge to our care home Maintenance Operatives to ensure that they adhere to the same high standards. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: - Experience of working within similar environment - Solid maintenance experience including building maintenance and DIY - General knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems - General knowledge of plumbing and joinery - An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach - Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice - Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you - Self-led and comfortable managing workload - Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated - Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents Whats in it for you: - A competitive salary of £29,500 - Provision of a company vehicle - Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes - Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid - 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) - Support with personal development plans - The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included. ## Job Details We now seek a Regional Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our regional team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect. Working in collaboration and unison with our Estates Managers and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to compliance and maintenance in and around the home environments. This will include but is not limited to; building repairs, basic plumbing, decorating, joinery, space management, and contractor liaison. Elec ## Job Description We now seek a Regional Maintenance Operative who is passionate about making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. While this position is hands-on, it's crucial to be mindful of individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our team, you'll engage with and support residents, promoting a respectful relationship that enables a dignified life. You'll work with Estates Managers to ensure high maintenance standards in homes, covering building repairs, plumbing, decorating, joinery, and more. Daily travel across the Northeast, from Stockton to Northumberland, is required. You're expected to tackle challenges head-on and share maintenance knowledge with team members. We seek someone experienced in maintenance within similar environments, with knowledge in mechanical systems, plumbing, joinery, and a solution-oriented approach. Flexibility and pressure-handling capabilities are essential. In return, we offer a competitive salary, company vehicle, recognition schemes, 28 days leave, and development support. ## Responsibilities We now seek a Regional Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our regional team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect. Working in collaboration and unison with our Estates Managers and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to compliance and maintenance in and around the home environments. This will include but is not limited to; building repairs, basic plumbing, decorating, joinery, space management, and contractor liaison. Electrical experience would be advantageous; however, training can be provided. The role is based across our Northeast region, which stretches from Stockton to Northumberland, so travel will be required daily. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. Ensuring that our homes are well maintained, you will be comfortable imparting your knowledge to our care home Maintenance Operatives to ensure that they adhere to the same high standards. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: Experience of working within similar environment Solid maintenance experience including building maintenance and DIY General knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems General knowledge of plumbing and joinery An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you Self-led and comfortable managing workload Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of £29,500 Provision of a company vehicle Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience of working within similar environment, solid maintenance experience including building maintenance and DIY, general knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, general knowledge of plumbing and joinery, an all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, flexible and adaptable, resilience and adaptability. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.