# Regional Maintenance Support Operative - Central region > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/regional-maintenance-support-operative-central-region/7cb5a6ab-bc61-486e-8040-63e73e9ab4a2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/regional-maintenance-support-operative-central-region/7cb5a6ab-bc61-486e-8040-63e73e9ab4a2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. - **Location:** Avery Group Support Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £32000.00 to £33000.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T15:34:20.823Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0034-26-3621 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1542951136&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary At Avery Healthcare, we're dedicated to Creating Meaningful Lives Together, with Excellence in Every Detail. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for an experienced Regional Maintenance Support Operative to provide essential maintenance cover across our care homes nationwide while helping to maintain safe, welcoming environments for residents and teams. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a mobile role supporting care homes across the central region when local maintenance cover is unavailable. You'll work independently across a range of sites, carrying out maintenance tasks, compliance checks, and minor repairs while ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. When maintenance cover is not required, you'll support property improvement projects, helping to deliver upgrades and enhancements across our portfolio of care homes. Key responsibilities include: Providing maintenance support across multiple care homes as required. Completing routine safety and compliance inspections, including checks on fire safety, water systems, emergency lighting, equipment, and othe ### Main duties of the job The Regional Maintenance Support Operative at Avery Healthcare is a crucial role dedicated to maintaining and improving the environments of our care homes. The operative will work independently across multiple sites in the central region, providing essential maintenance cover when local support is unavailable. Key responsibilities include conducting routine safety checks, carrying out repairs, and supporting refurbishment projects. This role requires practical skills in disciplines like plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical work, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. A flexible approach to travel and a full UK driving license are essential. ### About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, focused on creating meaningful lives with excellence in every detail. With over 100 homes in their growing network, Avery is committed to providing exceptional care in supportive, inspiring environments where both residents and employees can thrive. The organization values its employees highly, ensuring they feel empowered and valued every day. As a member of the Estates team, the Regional Maintenance Support Operative plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and comfort of these homes to the highest standards. ### Details - Date posted: 28 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £32,000 to £33,000 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1542951136 - Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Central Region, NN4 9BS, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we're dedicated to Creating Meaningful Lives Together, with Excellence in Every Detail. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for an experiencedRegional Maintenance Support Operative to provide essential maintenance cover across our care homes nationwide while helping to maintain safe, welcoming environments for residents and teams. This is a mobile role supporting care homes across the central region when local maintenance cover is unavailable. You'll work independently across a range of sites, carrying out maintenance tasks, compliance checks, and minor repairs while ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. When maintenance cover is not required, you'll support property improvement projects, helping to deliver upgrades and enhancements across our portfolio of care homes. Key responsibilities include: - Providing maintenance support across multiple care homes as required. - Completing routine safety and compliance inspections, including checks on fire safety, water systems, emergency lighting, equipment, and other essential services. - Carrying out general repairs and maintenance, including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and building work. - Training and supporting new maintenance colleagues in statutory checks and maintenance procedures. - Communicating with Estates Managers regarding completed works, compliance requirements, and site updates. - Assisting with refurbishment and improvement projects, including planning, risk assessments, and material procurement. - Maintaining high standards of health and safety across all work activities. - Managing company vehicle responsibilities, including basic upkeep and expense reporting. We're looking for someone who is practical, reliable, and confident working independently across multiple locations. You will have: - Experience in general building maintenance or a trade-related environment. - Working knowledge of health and safety procedures, including manual handling and COSHH. - Practical skills across a range of maintenance disciplines such as plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and basic electrical work. - Excellent organisational and communication skills. - A flexible approach and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays. - The ability to prioritise tasks and work on your own initiative. - A full UK driving licence. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. We are committed to creating exceptional environments where residents can thrive. As part of our Estates team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our homes remain safe, comfortable, and maintained to the highest standards. Please note this role will require: - A DBS 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** - Experience in general building maintenance or a trade-related environment is required. A working knowledge of health and safety procedures, including manual handling and COSHH, is essential. Practical skills across a range of maintenance disciplines such as plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and basic electrical work are necessary. Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a flexible approach and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays. A full UK driving license is required. ## 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.