Care Home Maintenance Technician

Springcare Care Homes Ltd; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early pay via Wage Stream

Blue Light Card

Fully funded training (level 2–5)

Refer a friend scheme

Counselling and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Springcare Care Homes Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Person to join our team. You will help maintain a safe, well-kept environment for our residents, carrying out varied tasks from furniture assembly to routine checks.

The role requires practical maintenance skills, experience in a similar setting, and a good understanding of health and safety. A full driving licence is preferred, and we offer training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Team player who can work on their own initiative.
• Good written and spoken communication with residents and colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of work.
• Sensitive to the needs of others and mindful of residents.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and general building repair such as repairing broken locks, doors, and other loose fittings.
• Carrying out routine checks on equipment and services such as fire alarms, extinguishers, fire doors, and updating maintenance books.
• Minor plumbing and carpentry work.
• Painting and decorating.
• Keeping the exterior of the home clean and free from trip hazards.
• Changing light bulbs and maintaining stock of bulbs, batteries, and equipment.
• Checking that lights and equipment are working before weekends/bank holidays.
• Providing meter readings for utilities and boilers.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible / adaptable

Proactive

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Full driving licence

Tools

Handheld tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Springcare Care Homes Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Person to join our team. You will help maintain a safe, well-kept environment for our residents, carrying out varied tasks from furniture assembly to routine checks.

The role requires practical maintenance skills, experience in a similar setting, and a good understanding of health and safety. A full driving licence is preferred, and we offer training and progression opportunities.