Care Home Maintenance Technician – Training & Benefits

Greensleeves Care; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Death in service

Cycle to work

Learning & development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to perform repairs, decoration, basic electrical and plumbing tasks within our care homes. You will liaise with contractors and support health & safety obligations while ensuring the safety and upkeep of facilities.

The role requires a trade qualification or equivalent maintenance experience, a clean driving license, and the ability to work with onsite teams. Prior care environment exposure is desirable.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience in maintenance
• Extensive experience with repairs, basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry
• Knowledge of fire safety checks and health & safety records
• Experience coordinating with onsite building contractors
• Clean driving license and ability to drive company vehicles incl. minibus

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment, minor plumbing and carpentry, liaise with the Property Advisor and external contractors for more specialised repairs or projects.
• Assist with the induction and training of colleagues, e.g., fire familiarisation, operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures.
• Lead fire drills and exercises.
• Carry out general gardening tasks, ensure outbuildings, storage sheds, etc. are tidy, safe, and secure.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical & plumbing basics

Carpentry & decoration

Fire & health safety knowledge

Driving license & minibus

Care environment experience

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Greensleeves Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to perform repairs, decoration, basic electrical and plumbing tasks within our care homes. You will liaise with contractors and support health & safety obligations while ensuring the safety and upkeep of facilities.

The role requires a trade qualification or equivalent maintenance experience, a clean driving license, and the ability to work with onsite teams. Prior care environment exposure is desirable.