Maintenance Person

Job Summary

The Maintenance Person is responsible for keeping the care home, its grounds, equipment and facilities safe, secure and well maintained. The role supports a comfortable environment for residents, visitors and staff while ensuring maintenance work meets health and safety, fire safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, decorating, carpentry and general building work.
• Complete scheduled checks of the premises, equipment, lighting, heating, water systems, doors, windows and security systems.
• Identify hazards or defects and take prompt action to repair, isolate or report them.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, servicing and statutory checks.
• Support fire safety procedures, including checking fire doors, emergency lighting and escape routes.
• Monitor water safety measures, including temperatures and flushing routines, where trained and authorised.
• Keep outdoor areas, paths, entrances and car parks safe, tidy and accessible.
• Prepare bedrooms and communal areas for new residents, refurbishment or redecoration.
• Arrange and supervise approved contractors, ensuring they follow site safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Manage maintenance tools, materials and stock safely and cost-effectively.
• Respond appropriately to urgent maintenance issues and participate in an on-call rota if required.
• Work respectfully around residents, protecting their privacy, dignity and independence.
• Follow the care home's policies on infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
• Report any safeguarding, security or environmental concerns immediately.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Person SpecificationEssential

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities work, property repairs or a similar practical role.
• Competence in basic repairs and use of hand and power tools.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to organise workloads and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• A calm, patient and respectful approach when working around older or vulnerable people.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to carry out the physical duties of the role safely.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo the appropriate DBS check.

Desirable

• Previous maintenance experience in a care home, healthcare setting or supported accommodation.
• Relevant trade or facilities-management qualification.
• Knowledge of fire safety, water hygiene, COSHH and infection prevention.
• Training in areas such as legionella awareness, manual handling or portable appliance testing.
• Full UK driving licence.

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person