Maintenance Assistant

Cinnamon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,161 - 21,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reward Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Job summary

Cinnamon in Blackheath, London is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Manager in keeping the home safe and comfortable for residents. This hands-on role requires good organisation and team collaboration, including readying rooms for new residents and addressing issues promptly.

Part-time 16 hours per week with potential weekend work. Experience in general maintenance, plumbing, painting/decorating, or carpentry is beneficial, and there are company benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance and related trades.
• Flexible in working hours; weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the home including faults or repairs within capability and guidelines.
• Support heads of departments in improvements and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ensure home maintenance standards are met and respond to maintenance requests promptly.
• Receive deliveries and store maintenance-related items.
• Keep allocated machinery safe and in working order.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Painting & decorating

Carpentry

Job description

Maintenance Assistant
£13.34 per hour plus company benefits
Part Time – 16hrs per week

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Rectory Court is a stunning residential home located in Blackheath.

The main function of this role is to support and assist the Maintenance Manager in maintaining all areas within the home on a daily basis. The Maintenance Assistant’s primary responsibility is to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the residents. This person is a hands-on team player with sound organisational skills. The Maintenance Assistant interacts positively with all team members, maintaining census by immediately preparing vacant rooms for new residents, and by responding to and resolving concerns promptly.

You will need to reliable and hard working in this role – flexible in required working hours is essential and may include some weekend working.

Ideally experience in general maintenance, plumbing, painting and decorating, carpentry would be beneficial.

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

Main Responsibilities

1. Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the home including any faults or repairs which may need to be corrected within your capability and company guidelines.
2. Give support to all heads of departments in looking at areas that may need to be altered or improved and perform all preventative maintenance tasks to the best of your ability.
3. Ensure that the home is kept to the agreed maintenance standards.
4. Respond in a timely manner to all maintenance requests and concerns raised by residents, family members and team members according to the homes reporting maintenance request log or system.
5. Take receipt of deliveries and store items or goods pertaining to maintenance.
6. Ensure that all allocated machinery is kept safe and in working order.