Maintenance Operative
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Maintenance Operative
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Barking Hall Nursing Home, Needham Market
- Salary: £13.20 per hour
- Type: Full Time
- Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026
About the Role
Do you take pride in your work and want to help make a difference in people’s lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our maintenance team at our lovely care home, Barking Hall. Barking Hall is surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens. Once part of the stables of a much larger estate, it is beautifully tranquil, set on the edge of the hamlet of Barking next to the busier town of Needham Market. The home itself has a very calm and friendly atmosphere, the staff and residents look upon the home like an extended family.
What would a typical day look like?
- Overseeing the upkeep of our home including painting, decorating, repairs and basic plumbing and electrical work
- Ensuring our residents remain safe and comfortable by adhering to good health and safety practices at all times
Requirements
Previous experience within gardening, decorating, plumbing and electrical work is essential and we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.
Benefits
- Company Pension
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
- Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
- Extensive training courses through our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
- Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
- Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
- Recognition and Long Service awards
About Barking Hall
Barking Hall is a wonderful home that many people choose to receive palliative care. Situated on the edge of the hamlet of Barking and surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens, Barking Hall is a fantastic care home for elderly people. Staff here will always go the extra mile for the residents and feel supported by management at all times. The team report that they enjoy every part of their day and that their colleagues and residents really make the time at work enjoyable. To find out more about Barking Hall follow this link.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Established in 2005, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents. If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.