Maintenance Operative - Driver with Full UK Manual Licence
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Care In Mind Maintenance Operative - Driver with Full UK Manual Licence
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
Join our hands-on maintenance team, working across Wirral homes with a fully equipped van and tools provided, while supporting other locations when needed. We're looking for someone practical, experienced, adaptable and confident working independently and as part of a team on larger projects. A role perfect for someone who thrives on variety and takes pride in quality workmanship.
Full time 37.5 hours
£29796.00 - £34495.50 per annum dependent on experience
A minimum of 12 months driving experience is essential, with previous van-driving experience desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
To support the Estates and Maintenance department with preparing and setting up new properties, including following fire regulations and health & safety processes. This to be completed prior to young people moving in.
To support the Estates department with dilapidation work of properties. This includes to make good, repair any damages, paintwork, removal of fire systems and report all maintenance issues to department manager.
To use Office Planner to plan daily, weekly, and longer term works within each of the homes, working in line with service KPIs and timeframes.
To complete general repairs, maintenance and planned works within residential homes and hubs, in line with Maintenance Operative skills and qualifications, having a good attention to detail.
Liaise where required with external contractors, to ensure accurate and relevant work is carried out. To inspect and report on repair jobs carried out by contractors to department manager.
About us
Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.
Company Benefits
- Minimum 30 days holiday.
- An additional day off each year for your birthday.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Enhanced company pension.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Paid time off for fertility treatment.
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
- Free eye tests and various other benefits.
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate).
- Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
- We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
- We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
- We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
- Long service awards.
- Social events including a Christmas party.
- Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts.
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).
- Free onsite parking.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,796 to £34,495.50 an hour Per Annum Dependant on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HO:TE2068.0
Job locations
Cherryhurst Site
Bromborough
CH622AF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To competent in completing a varied range of tasks including:
Painting and decorating
Plumbing
Tiling
Carpentry
Plastering
Ability to work on ladders, heights.
Repair leaks, replacing bathroom, kitchen taps, mixer showers.
Renewing waste pipes, baths, sinks, basins, bath panels, pumps.
Grounds maintenance i.e. clearance of moss and application of grit
Repair work when damage to property has been caused.
Maintenance and repair work of security and fire systems
Fire door installation and on-going maintenance
Utility repairs
To have an awareness of manual handling, ladder safety, working at height, health and safety.
To be responsible for allocated maintenance tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing and ordering materials, liaising with the residential home, undertaking the work.
Maintain records of activities undertaken/update Asset Tiger and Planner.
Other tasks as per the full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To competent in completing a varied range of tasks including:
Painting and decorating
Plumbing
Tiling
Carpentry
Plastering
Ability to work on ladders, heights.
Repair leaks, replacing bathroom, kitchen taps, mixer showers.
Renewing waste pipes, baths, sinks, basins, bath panels, pumps.
Grounds maintenance i.e. clearance of moss and application of grit
Repair work when damage to property has been caused.
Maintenance and repair work of security and fire systems
Fire door installation and on-going maintenance
Utility repairs
To have an awareness of manual handling, ladder safety, working at height, health and safety.
To be responsible for allocated maintenance tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing and ordering materials, liaising with the residential home, undertaking the work.
Maintain records of activities undertaken/update Asset Tiger and Planner.
Other tasks as per the full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience such as making minor repairs, putting up shelves or blinds, decorating, simple mortaring jobs and basic gardening jobs.
- Understanding of health and safety
- Ability to liaise with other repair and maintenance staff and contractors
Desirable
- An understanding of the issues surrounding vulnerable young people and adults
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills including use of email, calendar and the internet
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Ability to team and lone work
- Willingness to travel within the Yorkshire, Lancashire/Cheshire & Wirral areas (company vehicle provided) Full UK manual licence, not automatic.
- 12 months driving experience
Other
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience such as making minor repairs, putting up shelves or blinds, decorating, simple mortaring jobs and basic gardening jobs.
- Understanding of health and safety
- Ability to liaise with other repair and maintenance staff and contractors
Desirable
- An understanding of the issues surrounding vulnerable young people and adults
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills including use of email, calendar and the internet
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Ability to team and lone work
- Willingness to travel within the Yorkshire, Lancashire/Cheshire & Wirral areas (company vehicle provided) Full UK manual licence, not automatic.
- 12 months driving experience
Other
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Care In Mind
Address
Cherryhurst Site
Bromborough
CH622AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.careinmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Care In Mind
Address
Cherryhurst Site
Bromborough
CH622AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.careinmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Department
Recruitment Department
01616383285
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,796 to £34,495.50 an hour Per Annum Dependant on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HO:TE2068.0
Job locations
Cherryhurst Site
Bromborough
CH622AF
United Kingdom
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