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. (Central Region)

• Location: Central Region, NN4 9BS (Mobile Role with Extensive Travel)

• 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 and dedicated Regional Maintenance Support Operative for their Central Region. Guided by their core vision of "creating meaningful lives together, with excellence in every detail," Avery offers a supportive environment where your mobile maintenance expertise will directly ensure that multiple care homes remain safe, compliant, welcoming, and maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide essential maintenance cover independently across multiple care homes within the central region when local support is unavailable.

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

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

• Train and support new maintenance colleagues in statutory checks and maintenance procedures, communicating regularly with Estates Managers regarding site updates.

• Assist with property improvement and refurbishment projects—including planning, risk assessments, and material procurement—when regular maintenance cover is not required.

• Manage company vehicle responsibilities, including basic upkeep and expense reporting, while maintaining high health and safety standards across all tasks.

Person Specification & Requirements

• Experience: Proven background in general building maintenance or a trade-related environment.

• Core Skills & Knowledge: Practical multi-trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, decorating, basic electrical work) and working knowledge of health and safety procedures, including manual handling and COSHH.

• Key Qualities: Excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to work independently on your own initiative, and a flexible approach with a willingness to travel extensively (including occasional overnight stays).

• Licensing: Must hold a full UK driving licence.

• Compliance: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required (cost met by Avery Healthcare) alongside proof of eligibility to work in the UK.