Join Our Team as Maintenance Operative!

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Location: Multi-Site Role across the North of England

Hours: 40 hours - Monday-Friday (with some weekend work when required)

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Operative to keep our nurseries safe, well-maintained, and looking their best.

You’ll be the go-to problem solver across our sites—fixing issues quickly, completing planned maintenance, and helping create high-quality environments that children can thrive in. If you take pride in your work and enjoy variety, this is a role where you’ll make a real impact every day.

About Us:

Nurtured Childcare are an award-winning nursery group, where children really are at the centre of what we do and we like to think outside of the box to bring new and exciting activities to our nurseries. We are scaling fast via acquisition, so there are a lot of exciting things in the pipeline.

Role Overview:

The Maintenance Operative is responsible for day-to-day repairs, planned maintenance tasks, and ensuring our nurseries remain safe, functional, and well-presented. This is a mobile role, travelling between nurseries and head office to complete jobs, respond to urgent issues, and support managers with practical maintenance solutions.

You will be the go-to person for reactive repairs, small works, and routine upkeep across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Reactive Repairs

· Complete day-to-day repairs across multiple nurseries (carpentry, basic plumbing, minor electrical, painting).

· Respond quickly to urgent maintenance issues affecting safety or nursery operations.

· Diagnose problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.

Planned Maintenance

Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks such as:

· Fire alarm/door checks

· Emergency lighting checks

· Playground and equipment checks

· Legionella temperature checks (if trained)

Safety & Compliance

· Carry out regular site checks and remedial tasks.

· Ensure that all repairs meet health & safety standards.

· Identify and report any risks, hazards, or compliance issues.

Site Presentation & Upkeep

· Maintain high standards of presentation across indoor and outdoor areas.

· Complete painting, decorating, and basic refurb tasks as needed

· Assist with minor furniture assembly, fixture fitting, and outdoor equipment upkeep.

Contractor Support

· Liaise with external contractors where specialist work is required.

· Assist in preparing nursery areas for contractor visits or refurbishment work.

What we're looking for:

· Proven experience as a handyman or similar role.

· Strong knowledge of general maintenance and repair tasks.

· Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems.

· Ability to use hand and power tools effectively and safely.

· Willingness to travel to various job sites across the North (from Yorkshire down to Staffordshire)

· Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.

· Must have own tools

· Availability for occasional evening or weekend work as needed.

Skills & Behaviours

· Reliable, organised, and able to work independently or as part of a team

· Calm under pressure with a solutions-focused mindset.

· Professional, friendly, and comfortable working in environments with children present.

· High attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.

Why Join Us?

· Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

· Work with a supportive and passionate team.

· Contribute to strategic decision-making and business success.

· Enjoy a positive and dynamic workplace.

· Pension scheme

· Discounted Childcare

· 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)

· Receive an additional day of annual leave each year of employment (capped at 5 years)