Building jobs in Kelso

Maintenance Operative - Mansfield Care

Location: Scottish Borders – covering care homes across Melrose, Galashiels, Peebles and Jedburgh,

Salary: £16.00 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits: Company van provided

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and proactive Maintenance Operative to join our team, supporting our care homes across the Scottish Borders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys making a positive difference to the environment in which our residents live.

You will play an important role in ensuring our homes remain safe, comfortable, well-maintained and welcoming. Your duties will include planned preventative maintenance (PPM), general building repairs, decorating, grounds maintenance and supporting ongoing health and safety compliance.

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and confident working independently, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance issues. You will work closely with our Home Managers and wider teams to ensure our properties are maintained to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance, repairs and upkeep across our care homes.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Support statutory compliance and health and safety requirements, helping to ensure buildings, equipment and facilities remain safe and well-maintained.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs and general handyman duties within your level of competence.
• Maintain gardens, outdoor spaces and external areas to a high standard.
• Proactively identify, report and address maintenance concerns and potential hazards.
• Work collaboratively with Home Managers and external contractors to ensure maintenance issues are resolved efficiently.
• Organise and prioritise your workload effectively while travelling between locations.
• Contribute to creating a safe, pleasant and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience in a general maintenance, handyman or property maintenance role.
• Sound knowledge of general building maintenance, repairs and property upkeep.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), compliance procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, risk awareness and safe working practices.
• Practical skills in general repairs.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach to work.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own schedule and prioritise tasks across multiple locations.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
• Full UK driving licence – essential.

Desirable:

• Previous maintenance experience within a care home, healthcare or residential care setting.
• Familiarity with maintenance compliance and regulatory requirements within the care sector.
• Experience managing maintenance responsibilities across multiple properties.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.00
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Company van provided for travel between care homes
• A varied and rewarding role across our established care homes
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the comfort, safety and well-being of our residents

Working Hours & Breaks

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Apply Today

If you're a dependable, hands-on maintenance professional who takes pride in delivering high standards, enjoys variety in their working day and wants to be part of a caring and supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our team and help us create safe, comfortable and welcoming homes where our residents can truly feel at home.

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Pay: £16.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road