Maintenance Operative - Field Based

Role overview

Esland is seeking a skilled, versatile maintenance professional to join a multi-disciplinary team supporting its care homes and other parts of the organisation. This role focuses on keeping properties safe, functional, and well maintained through a mix of scheduled work and urgent repairs.

The post holder will handle a broad range of maintenance activities, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrical work, and gardening. The work is field-based across the Matlock, Buxton, Ashbourne, Chesterfield, and Bakewell areas, so the successful candidate should be comfortable travelling between sites and managing varied property upkeep tasks.

About the organisation

Esland delivers residential care, education, and wider support services, with a focus on tailored provision for Local Authorities and positive outcomes for young people. The organisation values service quality, stability in placements, and its approach to resilience and long-term support.

Key duties

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work across the homes, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Support the wider maintenance team with additional jobs as needed across the organisation’s properties.
• Work in line with health and safety requirements at all times and escalate any concerns to management promptly.
• Be available to work one Saturday every six weeks.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience covering a wide range of maintenance work and be confident delivering reliable property upkeep.

• Practical experience in plastering, building work, and decorating.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing tasks.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with colleagues at different levels.
• Confidence using powered hand tools and bench tools safely.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Comfort using IT systems for job tracking and updates; the team currently uses Jira.
• A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel across the homes are essential.

Benefits

• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate.
• Tools supplied.
• Referral reward of £500 through the Refer-a-Friend scheme.
• Monthly recognition awards.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Discounts and offers through the employee benefits platform, E-together.
• Free parking.
• Food available during shifts.
• An extra day off for your birthday, on top of holiday entitlement.
• Free stays at a company holiday home in the Peak District.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life.

Additional information

This role is based in the field and supports multiple locations across the assigned region. The position requires flexibility, a willingness to work some Saturdays, and a full driving licence for travel between sites.