Care Home Maintenance Technician

Bupa; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

28 days holiday

Free meals on every shift

Pension plans

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Maintenance Operative at Aston Court Care Home in Sutton Coldfield. You will maintain facilities, ensure safety, and manage repairs to support resident comfort and safety.

The role requires knowledge of building services, compliance, and hands-on maintenance. The worker will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and may travel to nearby homes within one hour of the base location.

Qualifications

• Understanding of building services and compliance.
• Experience with planned maintenance systems and record keeping.
• Full driving licence.
• Qualification or 3+ years hands-on property maintenance experience.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Computer literacy.
• Good customer service skills.
• Flexible to meet changing demands.
• Painting and decorating experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health, safety and compliance checks using digital systems as directed by SOPs.
• Close tasks assigned by Maintenance Manager or home.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness to meet EH, Fire Authority, Legionella and H&S requirements.
• Complete maintenance/repair tasks to high standard within time frames.
• Document residents' space preferences and action as needed.
• Report defects, obtain quotes and manage repairs with approved contractors.
• Report irreparable defects to Home/Property Manager.
• Manage refurbishment and capex works with minimal disruption.
• Maintain tools/equipment and ensure safe storage.
• Assist with induction on emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures.
• Occasionally provide regional maintenance support within 1 hour of home.

Skills

Building services

Heating systems

Water distribution

Ventilation

Electrical distribution

Plumbing

Building fabric

Maintenance systems

Compliance knowledge

Driving licence

Multi-disciplinary team

Computer literacy

Customer service

Painting & decorating

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC / ONC / HNC

3+ years hands-on property maintenance experience

Job description

Bupa is seeking a Maintenance Operative at Aston Court Care Home in Sutton Coldfield. You will maintain facilities, ensure safety, and manage repairs to support resident comfort and safety.

The role requires knowledge of building services, compliance, and hands-on maintenance. The worker will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and may travel to nearby homes within one hour of the base location.