Maintenance Assistant

The Willows Care Home; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Job summary

The Willows Care Home is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep the home safe, well maintained and comfortable. This hands-on role involves a range of tasks across the building and grounds, with emphasis on safety, upkeep and proactive problem-solving.

You will work independently and with the team, following health and safety procedures while supporting planned maintenance and compliance checks. This is a rewarding role within a caring, family-like environment.

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 to tasks.
• Reliable, organised and able to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks across the building and grounds.
• Perform repairs, basic electrical checks, installations and general upkeep.
• Ensure equipment and systems are safe and working efficiently, responding to issues promptly.
• Follow health and safety procedures and support compliance checks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Facilities experience

Independent worker

Health & safety

Proactive mindset

Problem solving

Job description

About The Willows Care Home

The Willows Care Home is a 31 bed care home located in the market town of Hinckley, Leicestershire. Providing residential and residential dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care. With a strong family atmosphere and a focus on supporting Residents to enjoy meaningful daily experiences, The Willows is a rewarding place to work and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

• Contracted to 32 hours per week
• Paid [PVG/DBS], 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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

The Willows is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.