Maintenance Assistant

Keane Premier Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is looking for a proactive Maintenance Assistant to provide essential support across care homes. The role involves performing routine maintenance tasks and ensuring a safe environment for residents. Ideal candidates should have experience in maintenance, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and a compassionate attitude towards residents. This position offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Early access to earnings with Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Free counselling sessions

Exclusive high street discounts

Free mortgage consultation

28 days' holiday

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on facility infrastructure and equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and residents.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Driving license

Education

Professional qualifications in maintenance

Tools

Digital records and maintenance software

Job description

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

Keane Premier Healthcare are seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join our team, providing essential support across our care home group.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for ensuring that sites are maintained to the highest standards, performing routine maintenance tasks, minor repairs, and addressing any issues that arise promptly to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.

If you are standards driven, thorough in attention to detail, and passionate about improving environments for our residents, and collaborate with the team with a positive, proactive, can-do attitude.

*The successful applicant will work across our care homes*

What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?

• Early access to a portion of your earnings with Wagestream
• Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 support and helpline– access health checks, wellbeing tools, legal advice, and much more.
• Free confidential counselling sessions – up to 6 Structured counselling sessions via phone, online or face-to-face.
• Gift card and cinema savings through Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success – including paid shadowing and training to help you feel ready and supported from day one.
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata) – so you can rest and recharge.
• Clear opportunities to grow, with real career progression routes to help you reach your full potential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the facility's infrastructure and equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and residents.
• Highly organised with accurate maintenance records via digital platforms.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to residents and their families.

• Be knowledgeable and confident in carrying out various areas of maintenance work.
• Identifying hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Identify, document and report maintenance issues.
• To ensure full compliance with all Legal Legislation- Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Agreed Codes and Working Practises.
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly Auditing with Corrective Action Planning.
• Immediately report issues or failures that impact on legal legislation or service level.
• Liaising with Care Home Manager and Contractors.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst completing tasks within specified time limits and to a high standard.
• Meet your targets and contribute to those of the team as a whole.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Good communication skills
• Experience of digital records and maintenance software applications
• Must have driving license and be able to drive.
• Professional qualifications along with previous experience of working in a care setting is desirable.
• Resident transport via Care Home Minibus.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a healthcare or care home setting.
• Proficiency in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A compassionate and caring attitude towards residents.

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

* This role requires a PVG and two references *