Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative

Westward Care are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative to join us based in Leeds on a temporary basis, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent.

The successful Maintenance Operative will be responsible for:

• Manage the maintenance and upkeep of the facility and grounds, ensuring a safe, high-quality, hotel-standard environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, minimising disruption to care services and ensuring all work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Conduct and maintain records of statutory inspections, safety checks, and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, health and safety regulations, and legal requirements.
• Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers, sourcing approved products and services that deliver quality, reliability, and value for money.
• Identify and implement improvements to buildings, facilities, and grounds, supporting continuous improvement and enhancing the customer experience.
• Communicate effectively with the General Manager, colleagues, and stakeholders, providing updates on maintenance activities, prioritising urgent issues, and supporting operational planning.
• Support the organisation's customer service, events, and operational objectives, ensuring facilities are well-presented, resources are managed efficiently, and maintenance contributes positively to the overall service experience.

The Maintenance Operative will have:

• Trades experience preferred
• Building experience preferred
• Driving licence
• Ability to travel between 4 Leeds sites.

Why join Westward Care:

• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Support employees to work, earn and learn.
• Training courses provided
• Employee of Month award scheme

If This Maintenance Operative role is of interest to you, please click apply now below.