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Maintenance Operative
Care Dorset
County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ
£28,327.84 - £31,442.29 a year
Permanent
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Job details

£28,327.84 - £31,442.29 a year
Referral programme, Annual leave, Employee discount, Sick pay, Employee assistance programme
Permanent
County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ

Full job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive, hands‑on Maintenance Operative with experience in general building maintenance to join our Property team and help keep our services running smoothly. If you enjoy working independently, travelling between sites, and taking pride in creating safe, well‑maintained environments for the people we support this role could be an ideal fit.

Key responsibilities

  • Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks including general plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and ad-hoc repairs
  • Completing fire door inspections, legionella and compliance checks to ensure our services meet legal standards
  • Using our repairs management system to log, update and complete maintenance tasks
  • Managing your workload independently and ensuring work is completed within agreed SLAs
  • Ensuring van stock, materials and equipment are well‑managed and cost‑effective
  • Travelling between services and liaising with managers and property team to ensure repairs are carried out in an efficient and timely manner
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
  • Managing your workload independently while collaborating with the wider team
  • Maintaining professionalism and attention to detail on every job
Salary £28,327.84 - £31,442.29
Essential Must Haves
  • Previous experience in a similar role within a care home or similar environment.
  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
  • General multi-trade skillls
  • Have a good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • A positive, “can do” attitude and the ability to work under pressure
  • A proactive, reliable approach with a strong eye for detail
  • Flexibility and confidence to take on varied tasks across multiple trades
  • Excellent time management

Good to have (desirable not essential)

  • City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)
  • Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+
  • Joinery NVQ Level 2+
  • Legionella Awareness Certificate

Benefits

  • Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
  • Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • Comprehensive induction
  • Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
  • Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
  • Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
  • Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About Us

Care Dorset launched in October 2022 as a new provider supporting adults across a range of support models and in different settings including reablement, day services, supported living, and residential care.

We are a local authority trading company, wholly owned by Dorset Council, with strong ambitions to innovate and transform our existing services to deliver better outcomes for people as well as growing commercially.


We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives and want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? If you do, then we have a fun and exciting opportunity for you to work within your local community supporting people to live independently. Whether you come from a Retail, hospitality, or a service industry background, or you are looking to find your career with your first job, choosing a role as a support worker will be the most satisfying decision you will make.

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