Maintenance Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Crieff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Oakbank Care Home in Crieff is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep the building safe, well maintained and comfortable. You will carry out a wide range of tasks across the building and grounds, performing repairs, electrical checks and general upkeep, both independently and with the team.

This hands-on role focuses on safety, compliance and a welcoming environment, with a PVG check paid, pension, uniform provided and generous annual leave. Part-time hours are 16 per week over two days.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or similar role.
• Basic knowledge of general repairs, electrical and building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Proactive and practical approach.
• Reliable, organised and able to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks across building and grounds, including repairs and upkeep.
• Perform basic electrical checks and assist with installations.
• Ensure equipment and systems are safe and functioning, respond to issues promptly.
• Work with the team to support planned maintenance and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Maintenance

Facilities

General repairs

Health and safety

Independent working

Organisation

Job description

Oakbank Care Home is a well established care home in Crieff, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Palliative and Respite care for up to 70 residents. With a strong, supportive team and a focus on high standards of care, the home offers a positive working environment where staff feel valued and supported in their roles.

• £13.21 per hour
• Contracted to 16 hours per week over 2 days
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the home remains safe, well maintained and comfortable at all times. This is a hands on and varied role where your practical skills and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the environment and daily experience.

You will carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the building and grounds, including repairs, basic electrical checks, installations and general upkeep. You will ensure equipment and systems are working safely and efficiently, responding promptly to issues and supporting planned maintenance.

Working independently and alongside the wider team, you will follow health and safety procedures, support compliance checks and help maintain a well organised, safe and welcoming environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities or a similar role
• Basic knowledge of general repairs, electrical and building maintenance
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• A proactive and practical approach
• Reliable, organised and able to problem solve

About us

Oakbank Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.