Maintenance Operative

Key responsibilities

List of key day-to-day responsibilities of the role:

• 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

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.