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Maintenance Operative

Location

The Old Vicarage

Salary & Benefits

£13.60 per hour

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Tuesday 24 November 2026

  • Maintenance Operative

    The Old Vicarage, Leigh, Sherborne

    £13.60 per hour

    32 hours per week 9am - 4pm

    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, The Old Vicarage.

    We provide reputable, person-centred residential, respite, and day care for our well-loved residents. The entire team works hard to treat our residents like family as we work within their home.

    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.

  • The Old Vicarage is situated in the village of Sherborne, part of the Dorset countryside, set in secluded, beautifully landscaped gardens with stunning views. The Old Vicarage was founded by one of the local villagers and has been running as a country house for almost 40 years.

    Our staff are dedicated to ensuring residents get the very best care, having won more than 30 national and regional awards over the last few years for its commitment to the highest quality of care for the elderly.

    To find out more about The Old Vicarage follow this link