Maintenance Operative – Residential Care Home

About the role

Oakland Care Group is looking for a reliable, proactive Maintenance Operative to join its residential care home in Littlehampton. You will work closely with the Properties and Facilities Manager to keep the building, grounds and equipment safe, comfortable and well‑presented for residents, visitors and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out day‑to‑day maintenance and repair tasks throughout the care home.
• Perform routine maintenance and compliance checks, including water temperature monitoring and record‑keeping.
• Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and maintain testing documentation.
• Undertake weekly fire alarm testing and keep associated records.
• Operate integrated building systems such as Fireco door systems and nurse‑call devices.
• Repair furniture, fixtures, fittings and wheelchairs as required.
• Install and wall‑mount televisions and other equipment.
• Carry out painting, decorating, minor refurbishment and light gardening duties.
• Maintain workshops, storage areas and workspaces in a clean, safe and organised condition.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and service providers, and receive deliveries safely.
• Support inspections, audits and regulatory visits by maintaining accurate records.

Required profile

• Reliable, proactive and practical approach to maintenance work.
• Commitment to health and safety, safeguarding and company policies.
• Willingness to attend mandatory training and work collaboratively with the facilities team.

Required skills

• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Fire alarm testing.
• Operation of integrated building systems (Fireco door systems, nurse‑call devices).
• Water temperature monitoring.
• Ladder safety and use of maintenance equipment.
• Painting, decorating and minor refurbishment.
• Light gardening and external maintenance.
• Furniture and fixture repair.
• Television and equipment installation and wall‑mounting.

What we offer

• Enhanced pay rates for weekends, bank holidays and overtime.
• Sick pay benefit scheme and paid breaks.
• Healthcare benefits and Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme.