Bupa UK
Maintenance Operative
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Maintenance Operative
Maintenance Operative
Location
Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford. CM1 7JB
Contract & Working Hours
- Permanent – Full Time
- 40 hours per week (including on-call responsibilities)
Salary
£13.55 to £16.61 per hour, dependent on experience
About the Care Home
Nestled in a quiet residential spot in Chelmsford, our facility provides:
- Nursing, residential, convalescence, respite, and palliative care
- Support for those with physical disabilities
Features include:
- Bright, homely ensuite bedrooms
- Landscaped gardens, sun loggia, and furnished patio
- 24-hour call system with trained and experienced staff
For residents, we offer: ✔ Nutritious meals prepared daily by a dedicated chef ✔ Activities such as exercise classes, games, and occasional entertainers ✔ Person-centred care, independence support, and choice honouring
Job Overview
As a Maintenance Operative, your role is central to ensuring that our facilities remain well-functioning, safe, and comfortable for residents.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining buildings, equipment, and grounds
- Ensuring safety, compliance, and cleanliness with Health & Safety regulations, Legionella Risk Assessments, and Fire Authority requirements
- Expediting repairs, refurbishments, and maintenance with minimal disruption to residents and staff
- Overseeing planned maintenance systems and record-keeping
- Managing Bupa compliance digital tools and monitoring assigned tasks
- Co-operating with contractors to assign and resolve defects
- Implementing paint, decorate, and minor home improvements
Occasionally, you may provide support to another local care home if needed (within 1 hour of your workplace).
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Key Responsibilities
Operational Duties
- Conduct regular health & safety compliance checks using Bupa’s systems
- Resolve and record maintenance and environmental issues promptly
- Ensure resident preferences for their private spaces are met and documented
- Coordinate C corrosion repairs and staged refurbishments, minimising disruption
Technical & Compliance
- Maintain knowledge of Bupa Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements
- Safely manage c tools, equipment, and materials to prevent losses or damages
- Assist with emergency training for new colleagues, including evacuation drills
Cross-Home Support
- Provide maintenance to other local care homes when necessary
Key Skills & Qualifications
Ideal candidates should have: ✅ A solid understanding of building services, including:
- Heating, hot/cold-water systems
- Ventilation and electrical distribution
- Plumbing and building fabric maintenance ✅ Practical experience with planned maintenance record-keeping ✅ Hands-on experience or certifications in:
- Building, electrical, or plumbing (City & Guilds or equivalent)
- Investing
- Minimum 3 years in property maintenance (Qualifications or experience may substitute) ✅ Full UK/US driving licence (for travel between facilities) ✅ Computer proficiency
Desirable/Preferred:
- Strong customer service and adaptability
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
✔ My Healthcare – 24/7 support (GP, physiotherapy, mental health advice) ✔ £350 annual healthcare allowance ✔ Free meals on every shift
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Finance & Flexibility
✔ Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages (guaranteed)¹ ✔ 28 days holiday, growing with time at Bupa ✔ Sick pay support for your frontline teams, extended beyond statutory standards
Lifestyle & Community
✔ Up to 50% discount on rail/season tickets (interest-free loan) ✔ Pension plans – Structured to match your career aspirations² ✔ Family-friendly benefits – Including adoption/parental leave³ ✔ Discounted gym memberships across the UK
Special Programmes
✔ Recognition rewards (e- cards & holidays) for every Bupa milestone ✔ Support for menopause health empowering for female staff
Why Join Bupa?
Our Purpose
As a health provider, we focus on helping everybody live life to their fullest potential. Our philosophy centers on the idea that "make health happen" through brave, caring, and responsible decisions.
Diversity & Belonging
✅ Viva – Our global wellbeing programme covering financial, social, and environmental health ✅ Flexible working options ✅ Commitment to fostering diverse representation ✅ Level 2 Disability Confident Employer (interviews ensured for qualified applicants with disabilities)
Application Note
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK’s Points-Based Immigration System.
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