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Maintenance Operative

Location

Olive House Residential Care Home

Salary & Benefits

£13.30 per hour

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Thursday 6 November 2025

  • Maintenance Operative

    Olive House, Newton Flotman

    £13.30 per hour

    40 hours per week 

    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 nursing home, Olive House.

    Olive House provides residential and respite care to the elderly living in Norfolk. The home is purpose built with wide corridors and is well lit. The large rooms are filled with laughter and there is a genuine family feel among the residents and the long-standing care team.

    The quality and appearance of our homes create the first impression for visitors and are a source of enjoyment and immense pleasure for our residents and their families. Our maintenance teams take huge pride in maintaining our buildings to the highest possible standards.

    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

    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.

    In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

    • 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 Healthcare Homes Academy
    • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
    • Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
    • Recognition and Long Service awards

    Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes 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.

  • Olive House is situated in the village of Newton Flotman in Norfolk, approximately eight miles south of Norwich. The Home has 45 bedrooms, a selection of lounges, dining rooms and well-kept gardens.

    The Staff here are focused on providing good quality, person-centred care, and we take time to really get to know residents and families.

    To find out more about Olive House follow this link