Maintenance Manager

New Care; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

New Care is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their Grand Care Centre in West Bridgford. This role involves ensuring the maintenance and safety of the facility, with responsibilities including inspections, repairs, and compliance documentation. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, promoting a supportive work environment in a care-focused setting.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Enhanced pay for bank holidays and overtime

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS check

Uniform, training, and induction provided

Referral scheme for certain roles

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

Competitive pay rate

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, electrical work, joinery, or gardening.
• Full clean driving license is essential.
• Experience in a care home setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and address maintenance issues.
• Perform domestic painting, decorating, and wallpapering as scheduled.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical work

Joinery

Gardening

Communication

Tools

Basic tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

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New Career, New You, New Opportunity; New Care!

Our care home, The Grand Care Centre, is a purpose-built facility in West Bridgford, Nottingham. It provides care for 82 residents with diverse needs, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Rated GOOD by CQC, we prioritize safety, comfort, and high standards of care. We have a strong local reputation and maintain a 0 agency usage policy for over 4 years, employing a permanent staff team to ensure continuity and trust. All staff are paid at least the national minimum wage.

We are seeking a kind, organized, and experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team. The role involves maintaining the buildings, equipment, and fixtures in safe, compliant, and good condition, ensuring the accommodation remains clean and attractive. The position offers a 40-hour contract with a competitive salary, working from 0800-1630, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility as needed.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Conduct regular inspections and address maintenance issues.
2. Report defects requiring specialist attention promptly.
3. Perform domestic painting, decorating, and wallpapering as scheduled.
4. Carry out minor joinery and plumbing tasks.
5. Inspect and log defects, creating schedules for repairs.
6. Prioritize and undertake additional tasks as required.
7. Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation.
8. Conduct Health and Safety and Fire Safety drills and training.
9. Coordinate Legionella testing with consultants.
10. Promote and safeguard the welfare of residents and staff.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Experience in plumbing, electrical work, joinery, or gardening.
2. Specialist skills in a building trade are preferred.
3. Ability to use basic tools and operate equipment.
4. Full clean driving license is essential.
5. Reliable with good communication skills with residents and staff.
6. Experience in a care home setting is advantageous.

The Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression into senior and management roles
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays and overtime
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Paid DBS check
• Uniform, training, and induction provided
• Referral scheme for certain roles
• Support for nationally recognized qualifications
• Competitive pay rate
• Cycle to work scheme, wellbeing programs, recognition awards
• Travel plan, Christmas bonuses, pension scheme, and access to earned wages (pay advance)

About New Care:

Our philosophy emphasizes independence and full potential for residents through professional, person-centered care. Each home is purpose-built, luxurious, comfortable, and designed with residents' needs in mind. We aim to create a community where residents feel proud, happy, and eager to invite loved ones.

This position is subject to a DBS check.