Sanctuary Group
Maintenance Operative
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At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.
Maintenance Operative
Forefaulds Care Home, 33-39 Blackbraes Road, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74 3JY
£14.00 per hour
40 hours per week
Discover your sense of belonging
We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Maintenance Operative to our friendly team at Forefaulds in East Kilbride .
We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.
When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best 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
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Complete minor repairs and maintain the home and garden to a high standard
Communicate clearly with residents, families, colleagues and contractors
Coordinate contractor visits and ensure work meets quality standards
Provide cover at other homes when needed
Your skills
Practical experience in minor repairs, basic plumbing and 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 deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
CQC/CI inspection bonus
Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ 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 leave arrangements and paid volunteering days
Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
Flexible working options
Free staff meals on long shifts
Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes
Some rewards are subject to a 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 as a great place to work. This speaks to more than just our testament to creating a supportive culture where everyone can thrive; it’s our 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.
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Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.
Before you apply We’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a 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. #EnrichingCareBuilding 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.
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