Maintenance Assistant

Hamberley Care Homes; Wirral; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in the UK seeks a Maintenance Assistant to ensure a well-maintained environment for residents. The role involves daily repairs, compliance with health and safety regulations, and effective communication with staff and residents. Ideal candidates should have proven maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a safety-first attitude, contributing to the well-being of others in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair work.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the home and grounds in good repair.
• Compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Carry out day-to-day repairs.
• Engage with staff and residents effectively.
• Perform safety checks on all equipment.

Skills

Proven experience in maintenance

Strong troubleshooting

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Excellent communication

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

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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 Upton 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.

We offer our colleagues

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• 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

What you'll be doing

• Ensure the home and grounds are kept in a good state of repair and residents have access to all appropriate areas
• Compliance with Health and 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.
• Having excellent communication with the Home Manager and also the Residents

Could you be part of our team?

About You:

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair work
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Able to demonstrate Health and Safety awareness through discussion
• To share our values and demonstrate them at all times
• “Can-Do” flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Poole's most stunning care home

Upton Manor is a luxurious care home in Poole, 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.

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!