Maintenance Assistant

Black Country Housing Group; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Enhanced sick pay

Staff recognition scheme

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP access

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Job summary

Black Country Housing Group is seeking a reliable Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of our care home and schemes across the Black Country. This permanent role requires practical, proactive individuals who take pride in safe, welcoming environments for residents, tenants, visitors and staff.

You will carry out repairs, health and safety checks, maintain records and work with external contractors. A full UK driving licence is essential, and the role includes 40 hours per week with DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in a general maintenance role.
• Knowledge of basic building repairs, domestic refurbishment, and home improvement.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with older people and vulnerable adults.
• Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage their workload effectively.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to undertake physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and moving equipment.
• A flexible and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general repairs, maintenance, decorating, and refurbishment tasks across our care home and supported living schemes.
• Completing routine health and safety checks, including fire safety inspections.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and compliance records.
• Ensuring buildings, equipment, and outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well presented.
• Supporting the upkeep of gardens and grounds.
• Working with external contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to required standards.
• Responding to maintenance requests from managers and colleagues.
• Helping to create a comfortable, friendly, and homely environment for residents and tenants.
• Supporting compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Safeguarding, CQC Fundamental Standards, and other relevant regulations

Skills

General maintenance experience

Building repairs

Health & safety

Communication with residents

Record-keeping

Proactive workload management

UK driving licence

Physical tasks

Team player

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Location: New Bradley Hall, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9NS – 35 hours a week

Various other schemes around the Black Country – 5 hours a week

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £13.68 per hour

Overview:

At Black Country Housing Group, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents, with a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and individual rights. We believe in creating a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated.

We are looking for a reliable, practical, and proactive Maintenance Assistant to help maintain our care home and care schemes to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments for our residents, tenants, visitors, and staff.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will support the upkeep of our buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment, helping to ensure that our properties remain safe, clean, and compliant at all times

Please note that this post is subject to a full disclosure and barring service (DBS) enhanced check which will be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks and we are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires visa sponsorship.

Job Description:

• Carrying out general repairs, maintenance, decorating, and refurbishment tasks across our care home and supported living schemes.
• Completing routine health and safety checks, including fire safety inspections.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and compliance records.
• Ensuring buildings, equipment, and outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well presented.
• Supporting the upkeep of gardens and grounds.
• Working with external contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to required standards.
• Responding to maintenance requests from managers and colleagues.
• Helping to create a comfortable, friendly, and homely environment for residents and tenants.
• Supporting compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Safeguarding, CQC Fundamental Standards, and other relevant regulations

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience in a general maintenance role.
• Knowledge of basic building repairs, domestic refurbishment, and home improvement.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with older people and vulnerable adults.
• Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage their workload effectively.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to undertake physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and moving equipment.
• A flexible and team-focused attitude

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave per year.
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies.
• Staff recognition scheme, 100% annual attendance reward and annual pay review.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters.
• Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year.
• Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to an attractive contributory pension scheme.
• A broad learning and development programme to support your continuous professional development.

About Us:

With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose‑built residential care home and supported living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations.

Since our founding in 1974, we’ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing‑related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers.

At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words—they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We’re dedicated to the growth and well‑being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are also honoured to have received the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our ongoing support of veterans and their families.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses.

Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026