Maintenance Operative
The Maintenance Operative is responsible for providing high quality maintenance, repair, and improvement works across Foxglove properties. The role ensures that all services remain safe, compliant, well maintained, and suitable for individuals receiving care and support. The post holder will carry out planned and reactive maintenance; support refurbishment works and assist with health and safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
General Maintenance
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Health & Safety Compliance
Property Standards
Contractor Support
Materials & Equipment
Record Keeping
About the role
Person Specification:
Experience in general property maintenance
Basic skills in plumbing, joinery, and decorating
Knowledge of health and safety requirements
Ability to work independently and manage workload
Good problem-solving skills
Good communication skills
Full UK driving licence is essential
Flexible and reliable
What you will need
Required criteria
- Full Clean Driver's Licence Essential
Desired criteria
- Experience in general property maintenance
Foxglove
Foxglove Care is a dedicated provider of high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Committed to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life, the organization offers tailored support in residential and community settings. With a compassionate and highly skilled team, Foxglove Care ensures a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can thrive. The company values dignity, respect, and inclusion, fostering meaningful relationships and empowering those they support. Through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, Foxglove Care delivers professional and compassionate services that make a real difference in people's lives.
Established in 2003, Foxglove Care provides high-quality, person-centered support for adults with learning disabilities, specializing in autism and behaviors of concern. Their ethos emphasizes individualized care in ordinary homes within community settings, adapting to changing needs. Operating small residences with no more than three individuals, they ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment. Since 2016, Foxglove Supported Living has extended their services, offering care to individuals in their own homes. Committed to empowering individuals, Foxglove Care enables clients to lead fulfilling lives with dignity and respect.
Foxglove Care fosters a compassionate and inclusive company culture centered around dignity, respect, and empowerment. The organization is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where both staff and the individuals they care for can thrive. With a strong emphasis on person-centered care, Foxglove Care values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development to ensure the highest standards of service. Employees are encouraged to build meaningful relationships, promoting trust and a sense of community. Through open communication, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, Foxglove Care cultivates a workplace that is both rewarding and impactful, where every individual is valued and supported.
Our benefits
Foxglove Care offers a range of benefits to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Team members enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive work environment. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling and employee assistance programs. Staff also benefit from a rewarding and fulfilling career, making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being and continuous development, Foxglove Care ensures its team feels valued, motivated, and empowered in their roles.
Vacation, Paid time off
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Social Opportunities
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
On the job learning
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Maintenance Operative
Foxglove Care is a dedicated provider of high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Committed to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life, the organization offers tailored support in residential and community settings. With a compassionate and highly skilled team, Foxglove Care ensures a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can thrive. The company values dignity, respect, and inclusion, fostering meaningful relationships and empowering those they support. Through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, Foxglove Care delivers professional and compassionate services that make a real difference in people's lives.