Maintenance Operative - Bank in Kents Hill inKents Hill PUBLISHED TUE 21 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
This role as a Maintenance Operative at Avery Healthcare's care home in Kents Hill is a great opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the residents by ensuring the building and grounds are well maintained. With a focus on carrying out routine maintenance tasks, checks, and basic repairs, you will play a crucial part in keeping the facilities fully functional and the home running smoothly.

Main duties of the job
As a Maintenance Operative, your primary responsibilities will be to undertake a variety of routine maintenance tasks, perform checks on services, and apply basic fixes to equipment and systems to ensure the building and grounds are well maintained. This will involve carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and supporting new residents to arrange their rooms. You will also need to advise on supply and quality of items, ensure timely ordering of replacement goods, and provide out-of-hours emergency support.

About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful

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s for both residents and employees. With over 100 homes across the country, Avery is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and fostering a supportive, inspiring environment where team members feel valued and empowered.

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Date posted
21 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£12.84 an hour

Contract
Bank

Working pattern
Flexible working

Reference number
1404Job location
sAvery HealthcareKents HillMK7 6JD

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Package Description:Shift pattern

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: Incl. WeekendsAt Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll

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a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Operative. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Maintenance Operativewillbetoensurethe building and grounds are wellmaintained, undertaking a variety of routine maintenance tasks, checks to services applying basic fixes to equipment and systemswhilstensuringfacilities are fully functional.Other responsibilitieswillinclude:Carryingout all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs includingall electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home.Supporting new residents to arrange their room as they wish.Ensuringroutine re-decoration is undertaken asrequiredtomaintainthe standards in thehome.Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.Providingout of hours emergency service,participatingin the on-call rota.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust:Have a minimum of one years

Experience
in a general maintenance or handy person role and/or hold a professional qualification in a trade.Hold a full driving licence.Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful

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s for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

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Qualifications
EssentialTo be successful in this role, you will need at least one year of

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in a general maintenance or handyperson role, or hold a professional qualification in a trade. A full driving license and knowledge of health and safety, particularly in areas like moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments, are also required. The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice is essential.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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