Maintenance Operative

Job Description

Maintenance Operative Abercorn House Care Home, 184-192 Low Waters Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire £13.53 per hour 40 hours per week

Discover your sense of belonging

Webelieve care is more than a job -it’sa calling, andwe’dlove you to be part of it.We’reexcited to welcome a Maintenance Operative to ourfriendlyteamat Abercorn House in Hamilton .

We’reproudlyInvestors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit,which means every pennywe makegoes straight backinto our people and our homes. Whetheryou’vealready found your calling oryou’restill discovering it,we’llsupport you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role,we’llhelp you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care,you’rejoining anaward-winningteam where colleagues and residents truly matter.We’reproud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand the 2025 Care Home AwardsBest for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Access practical training to build confidence in key tasks – including plumbing essentials and repair best practices
• Benefit from development opportunities shaped by Maintenance Operative feedback
• Carry out regular health and safety checks to keep everyone safe
• Complete minor repairs andmaintainthe home and garden to a high standard
• Communicate clearly with residents, families,colleaguesand contractors
• Coordinate contractor visits and ensure work meets quality standards
• Provide cover at other homes when needed
• Practical experience in minor repairs, basicplumbingand DIY
• Understanding of health and safety protocols (Legionella awareness desirable)
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively
• Valid driving licence and access to transport
• Confidence using an iPad or laptop for compliance tasks

Your rewards

You deservemore than the basics.That’swhy, alongside25days’ annual leave(pro rata,plus bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension,we’vecreated a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CIinspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support – including AvivaDigicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leavearrangements andpaid volunteering days
• Company-funded training andongoingcareer developmentopportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options
• Free staff meals on long shifts
• Exclusiveretaildiscounts , Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes

Some rewards are subject toa qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

94% of our colleagues told us they would recommend Sanctuary Care to family and friends asa great placeto work.

This speaks to more thanjustour testament tocreating asupportive culture where everyone can thrive;it’sour promise to support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us?

Apply todayand join us in leading the way in care.

Curious about whatit’slike to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at follow us on socials.

Before you apply

We’recurrently only accepting applications fromthosewiththe right to work in the UK.

Ifyou’reapplying internally, please use your internal careers account tosubmityour application.

We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – sodon’tmiss out, apply as soon as you can.

Inclusion is one of our core values.We’recommitted tobeinga diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

• We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
• A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.
• Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.