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Voyage Care
Maintenance Operative
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Salary
- £24,804 - 35,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Voyage Care
- Closes
- 12 May 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Full-time | 37.5 hours | Regional role | Full UK Driving Licence required (Van provided)
Are you a hands‑on problem solver with experience in general building maintenance? Do you enjoy working independently, travelling between sites, and making sure environments are safe and well‑maintained? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
We’re looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our Property & Facilities team, supporting multiple services across the region. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and comfortable for the people we support.
What you’ll be doing
Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks
(including plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and general repairs)
Completing fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to ensure our services meet legal standards
Providing excellent customer service to Service and Operations Managers across the region
Using our CAFM 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, with occasional overnight stays where requiredWhat we’re looking for
Experience working as a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally in a multi‑site role
General multi‑trade skills (e.g., plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks)
Good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices
Confidence using IT systems (MS Office, CAFM or similar)
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
A positive, “can‑do” approach and the ability to work under pressure
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)Desirable qualifications
(Not essential – training can be provided depending xjnqpsq on experience)
City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)
Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+
Joinery NVQ Level 2+
Legionella Awareness CertificateWhy join us?
A varied, rewarding role where your work directly contributes to safe, comfortable environments for the people we support
Supportive team and strong development opportunities
Autonomy to manage your day and travel between services
A team culture built on professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvementIf you’re a practical, proactive multi‑trade professional looking for a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you
Ad ID: 5418013755
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