Regional Maintenance Support Operative - Central region

Regional Maintenance Support Operative - Central Region

Position Overview

• Recruiting Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

• Client Partner: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

• Location: Central Region, United Kingdom (Mobile role based around NN4 9BS)

• Salary: £32,000 to £33,000 per year

• Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

• Closing Date: 18 September 2026

About the Role Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Avery Healthcare Group—one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care homes—to source an experienced Regional Maintenance Support Operative for their Central Region. Operating as a mobile role within the Estates team, you will provide essential maintenance cover across multiple care homes when local support is unavailable, helping to uphold Avery’s vision of "Creating Meaningful Lives Together" with excellence in every detail. When cover is not required, you will actively support property improvement projects, upgrades, and refurbishments across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mobile maintenance support and cover across multiple care homes within the central region as required.

• Complete routine safety and compliance inspections, including checks on fire safety, water systems, emergency lighting, and essential equipment.

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance, spanning basic electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and building tasks.

• Train and support new maintenance colleagues in statutory checks and standard procedures.

• Assist with refurbishment and improvement projects by aiding with planning, risk assessments, and material procurement while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

• Manage company vehicle responsibilities, including basic upkeep and expense reporting.

Person Specification & Requirements

• Experience & Skills: Proven experience in general building maintenance or a trade-related environment, with practical skills across multiple disciplines (plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and basic electrical work).

• Core Competencies: Working knowledge of health and safety procedures (such as manual handling and COSHH), excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks while working on your own initiative.

• Travel Requirements: A flexible approach with a willingness to travel extensively across the central region, including occasional overnight stays, backed by a full UK driving licence.

• Values & Compliance: Full alignment with Avery's core values, alongside an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (cost met by Avery Healthcare) and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.