Maintenance Operative

About Orwell Healthcare

Established in 1987, Orwell Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in Dublin, operating two sites in Rathgar: Orwell Private, offering convalescence, long-term care, and acquired brain injury services; and Orwell Queen of Peace, focused on long-term care. The organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalised care in a welcoming, comfortable, and premium environment, spanning residential long- and short-term care, dementia support, acquired brain injury care, respite, and home care assistance.

Role Summary

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Maintenance Operative to join our Maintenance Team on a full-time permanent basis (39 hours per week). The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the facilities, grounds, equipment, and environment are well-maintained to promote safety, comfort, and wellbeing for residents, staff, and visitors. Flexibility is required to work any five days within a seven-day week.

Key Duties

• Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and furnishings to a high standard.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and servicing as planned.
• Carry out basic plumbing and electrical works within ability; report specialized issues for expert attention.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Ensure that all home areas remain clean, orderly, and visually welcoming.
• Assist with the removal of waste, including clinical waste, following safety protocols.
• Use the company vehicle to transport stock and supplies like food items.
• Provide coverage as minibus driver once trained.
• Support the gardener with grounds upkeep and cover during absences.
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records.
• Promptly report any hazards, faults, or unplanned repair requirements.
• Comply with health & safety, fire safety, and infection control practices.
• Carry out other related duties within the scope assigned.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in maintenance work; background in healthcare or hospitality is advantageous.
• Knowledge or awareness of fire safety protocols.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Paying close attention to detail; capable of working independently or collaboratively.
• Possession of a full clean driving license.

Benefits Provided

• Paid compulsory training sessions.
• Subsidised on-site café facilities.
• Life insurance coverage (Death-in-Service benefit).
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Employee referral programme.
• Tax saver schemes including Bus, Rail, and Bike to Work options.
• Employee assistance programme for well-being support.
• Bike storage facilities.
• Company social and team events.
• Sick leave provisions according to policy.

Additional Information

• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, Garda Vetting, and a pre-employment medical check.

Orwell Healthcare promotes an equal opportunities policy for all applicants.