Care Home Maintenance Technician – Full Training & Pension

Ivy Lodge Care Limited; Haxby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Company pension

Refer a Friend bonus

Ongoing training and development

Free Uniform and DBS

Job summary

Welford Healthcare seeks a Maintenance Operative to support the care home at Ivy Lodge Care Home. You will undertake general maintenance of buildings, fixtures, fittings and grounds, and ensure timely compliance checks while prioritising residents' safety and comfort.

You’ll perform repairs, PAT testing, and safety inspections, working with the Home team to keep spaces clean, safe and welcoming. Driving licence and an adaptable, can-do attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic maintenance skills required.
• Decorating skills helpful.
• Plumbing and electrical repair skills preferred.
• PAT testing knowledge or willingness to train.
• Legionella knowledge or willingness to train.
• Fire warden responsibilities may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, fixtures, fittings and grounds to high standards.
• Complete health and safety inspections and keep auditable records.
• Carry out minor repairs and safe replacements (sockets, lights, taps).
• Record tasks using electronic maintenance logging system.
• Support residents' move-in with clean, well-maintained rooms.
• Assist with security and deputy fire marshal duties as needed.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Decorating

Plumbing

Electrical work

PAT testing

Legionella

Fire warden

Driver's license

iPad/Outlook

Job description

Welford Healthcare seeks a Maintenance Operative to support the care home at Ivy Lodge Care Home. You will undertake general maintenance of buildings, fixtures, fittings and grounds, and ensure timely compliance checks while prioritising residents' safety and comfort.

You’ll perform repairs, PAT testing, and safety inspections, working with the Home team to keep spaces clean, safe and welcoming. Driving licence and an adaptable, can-do attitude are essential.