# 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/ff0cb653-285f-4823-938b-10da20e8b121 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/regional-maintenance-operator-north-east/ff0cb653-285f-4823-938b-10da20e8b121.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Location:** Akari Care, Newcastle, NE8 3SA, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £29500.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T07:29:33.892Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-1100 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1537530198&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.akaricare.co.uk/ ## 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 mana ### Main duties of the job The role of a Regional Maintenance Operator at Akari Care, Newcastle, is fundamentally service-oriented, underscoring the value of positively influencing elderly residents' lives. While it is quintessentially hands-on, the position demands attentiveness to specific requirements and histories of individuals. The appointee will collaboratively work with our Estates Managers and maintenance unit, ensuring all home environments are well-maintained. Responsibilities extend beyond mere structure repairs and may involve plumbing, decorating, joinery, space management, and contractor involvement. Electrical expertise is beneficial; however, training can be accommodated. Daily travel is essential due to the geographical spread from Stockton to Northumberland. Challenges are frequent, necessitating a composed service style that benefits both residents and colleagues. The prospective candidate is expected to advise our care home Maintenance Operatives, facilitating adherence to the same high standards. A company vehicle, reco ### About us Akari Care is centred around enhancing the lives of older people, striving to create a positive impact through dedicated care and support. This is a key component of their operational philosophy, reflected in their recruitment criteria for a Regional Maintenance Operator. Akari Care values a service that embodies dignity, security, and self-respect, aiming to provide a nurturing and environmentally robust community for residents. Their approach involves significant collaboration and teamwork, involving Estates Managers, the broader maintenance team, and care home Maintenance Operatives. In playing this pivotal role, the operator is expected to maintain high compliance and maintenance standards, influencing the physical upkeep of home environments. The community outreach extends across the Northeast, from Stockton to Northumberland, which entails regular travel responsibilities. The support structure within Akari Care offers a comprehensive development and growth framework, ensuring both personal and professional adv ### Details - Date posted: 18 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £29,500 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1537530198 - 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in a 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. ## 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.