Maintenance Assistant

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Highgate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home operator in Highgate is searching for a Maintenance Assistant to ensure the upkeep of a well-maintained environment for residents. The ideal candidate will have proven maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a full UK driving license. Responsibilities include carrying out repairs, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and maintaining communication with staff and residents. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a quality bonus scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Workplace pension

Professional development and training opportunities

Access to high street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair work.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Able to share and uphold our values at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home and grounds are kept in a good state of repair.
• Compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintain standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong painting and decorating skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Safe operation of hand and power tools

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day' and we're seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

Joining us at Cofton Park Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well‑being of our residents. Reporting to the Maintenance Officer, the maintenance team makes sure that we have a clean and well‑maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well.

Cofton Park Manor is a luxurious care home in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on‑site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel. Hamberley People: We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home and grounds are kept in a good state of repair and residents have access to all appropriate areas
• Compliance with Health & Safety legislation throughout the home, including reporting of H&S incidents
• Carry out day‑to‑day repairs and some refurbishment activity to maintain standards in the care home
• Actively engage with staff, relatives and families as part of the care home team and regularly engage with residents
• Ensuring that regular safety checks and servicing is carried out on all equipment and accurate records are kept.
• Comfortable managing a diverse and busy workload, thinking creatively, and open to doing things differently

Qualifications

• Having excellent communication with the Home Manager and also the Residents
• Full UK driving licence - essential
• Proven experience in maintenance and repair work
• Strong painting and decorating skills - essential
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to clearly demonstrate Health & Safety awareness through discussion
• Able to share and uphold our values at all times
• A true "Can-Do" colleague: flexible team worker, practical problem solver, passionate about delivering quality work

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC ratingWorkplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services