Maintenance Operative – Full‑Time, Permanent
Rathgar, Dublin 6
39 hours per week | 5 days over 7
From €15.50 per hour
Orwell Healthcare is currently seeking an
experienced Maintenance Operative
to join our dedicated Maintenance Team at our healthcare facilities in Rathgar, Dublin 6.
This is an excellent opportunity for a
hands‑on maintenance professional
to join a well‑established, supportive healthcare organisation committed to providing a safe, high‑quality environment for residents, staff and visitors.
About Orwell Healthcare
Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublin's most respected healthcare providers, delivering exceptional standards of care since
1987
.
We operate across two facilities in Rathgar:
* Orwell Private
– Convalescence, Long‑Term Care & Acquired Brain Injury Unit
* Orwell Queen of Peace
– Long‑Term Care
Our services include long‑ and short‑term residential care, dementia care, acquired brain injury care, respite care and home care support, all delivered in a friendly, homely and high‑quality environment.
Role Overview
The Maintenance Operative will be responsible for maintaining the
buildings, grounds, equipment and facilities
to a high standard, ensuring safety, comfort and wellbeing for all residents, staff and visitors.
This role requires flexibility, with the successful candidate working any
5 days over a 7‑day rota
.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out day‑to‑day maintenance, repairs and servicing across the facilities
* Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and furniture to a high standard
* Perform basic plumbing and electrical tasks within competence; escalate specialist issues as required
* Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and safety inspections
* Ensure all areas are clean, safe and well presented
* Assist with waste removal, including clinical waste, in line with safety procedures
* Use the company van to deliver and collect stock, food and supplies
* Provide cover for the minibus driver when trained
* Assist the Gardener with grounds maintenance and provide cover during leave
* Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records
* Report hazards, defects or urgent repairs promptly
* Adhere to health & safety, fire safety and infection‑control procedures
* Undertake other reasonable duties relevant to the role
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience as a
Maintenance Operative / Facilities Operative
* Experience in healthcare, hotel or similar environment (advantage)
* Fire safety awareness or experience
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* High attention to detail
* Good spoken and written English
* Full clean driving licence
(essential)
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate from
€15.50
* Paid mandatory training
* Company pension
* Death‑in‑Service Insurance
* Continuous professional development
* Subsidised café
* Employee Assistance Programme
* TaxSaver schemes (Bus, Rail, Bike to Work)
* Employee referral scheme
* Bike storage
* Company events
* Sick pay (as per policy)
Additional Information
All offers of employment are subject to:
* Satisfactory references
* Garda Vetting
* Pre‑employment medical assessment
Orwell Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.