Maintenance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Bolton is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure safety and efficiency in building maintenance. The role includes handling legal documentation, performing repairs, and maintaining the grounds. Ideal candidates will have general maintenance experience and a willingness to learn about health and safety regulations. The position offers various benefits, including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping

Earned wage access

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Employee of the Month vouchers

Training and career progression opportunities

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Free eye tests and discounted glasses

Free mental health support

Seasonal events and competitions

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, plumbing, and joinery.
• Willingness to receive training on Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance on the building and grounds.
• Complete legal documentation timely.
• Test fire alarm system weekly.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Team player

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant at St Catherines Care Home in Bolton, BL6 5QU. Your role will include:

• Ensuring all legal documents are completed
• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance on the building, services, and grounds to ensure safety and efficiency
• Being on call for emergencies

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• General maintenance knowledge/experience (e.g., electrical, plumbing, joinery)
• Confident team player
• Use of a vehicle
• Willingness to receive training on Health & Safety/EHO issues
• Satisfactory police check and POVA List check (if applicable)
• Understanding of heating, laundry, and water systems
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Main Responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Complete legal documentation timely
• Report defects and hazards to the Home Manager
• Maintain exterior areas, including sheds, waste areas, snow clearance, and gardens
• Maintain signage and lighting outside the Care Centre
• Perform decoration touch-ups as needed
• Test fire alarm system weekly and log results
• Keep ventilation units and lights clean; replace bulbs/diffusers
• Test portable appliances and record water temperatures as per procedures
• Maintain a Maintenance Book for recording defects and repairs
• Assist with deliveries and monitor goods

Communication

• Liaise with the Home Manager regarding maintenance
• Participate in meetings as required

Training & Development

• Attend mandatory training
• Maintain professional knowledge

Health & Safety

• Use paints and varnishes safely
• Ensure work areas are ventilated and safe
• Report illnesses or accidents immediately
• Implement health and safety policies and emergency procedures
• Promote safe working practices

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment
• Earned wage access (Flex Earn)
• Free counselling and wellbeing support
• Employee of the Month vouchers
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses
• Cashback savings
• Free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts, virtual events
• Free mental health support, workout plans, digital gym classes, mindset series
• Seasonal events, competitions, incentives