Maintenance Assistant for Elder Care Home

CROWNPENNINE; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Lodge is a 70-bed Registered Care Home operated by Crown Care Group and provides high-quality care including nursing and dementia support. We are looking for a reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our team, handling day-to-day upkeep to keep the home safe, comfortable and welcoming for residents, visitors and colleagues.

If you enjoy solving problems and take pride in your work with a practical approach to maintenance, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities, or handyman roles.
• Good practical skills across a wide range of maintenance tasks.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise work and use your own initiative.
• Experience in a care home or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs to keep the home safe and welcoming.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance and fire safety checks.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Decorate and carry out minor refurbishment work as required.
• Maintain gardens and outdoor areas; liaise with external contractors and suppliers.
• Report issues promptly and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise disruption for residents.

Skills

Maintenance experience

General maintenance

DIY skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent/teamwork

Job description

Pennine Lodge is a 70-bed Registered Care Home operated by Crown Care Group and provides high-quality care including nursing and dementia support. We are looking for a reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our team, handling day-to-day upkeep to keep the home safe, comfortable and welcoming for residents, visitors and colleagues.

If you enjoy solving problems and take pride in your work with a practical approach to maintenance, we'd love to hear from you.