Maintenance Coordinator

Avery Healthcare Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawthorns Braintree Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group, is hiring a Maintenance Coordinator to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents and staff. This permanent role involves coordinating maintenance tasks, supervising contractors, and managing the maintenance team to uphold high standards across the home.

You will need solid experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, plus knowledge of safety/fire systems.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of safety and fire safety systems.
• DBS disclosure required; eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff.
• Coordinate with approved contractors and sourcing suppliers as needed.
• Handle maintenance emergencies and day-to-day building upkeep.
• Direct line management of the Maintenance Assistant where applicable.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical systems

Safety systems

Job description

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Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/7083

Contract Type:

Permanent

£14.00 per hour

Total vacant hours:

40

Location:

Hawthorns Braintree Care Home, Meadow Park, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree

Closing Date:

06/11/2026

Job Category:

Maintenance

Region / Division:

Hawthorns

Job Introduction

At The Hawthorns we believe in supporting those who support our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, champion your career development by offering a range of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts .

Weare nowseekinga compassionate , enthusiastic ,and dedicatedindividualto join ourfriendly, award-winning team asaMaintenance Coordinator.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Maintenance Coordinator will be to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents and team members, ensuring the smooth running of the facilities, whilst maintaining a good standard of general upkeep for the building.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Resolving any home maintenance concerns promptly. This isaccomplishedwitha working knowledge of building systems and related regulatory requirements. These systems include plumbing,heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, equipment repairs,and interior/exterior finishes.
• Engaging with approved contractors as and whenrequiredand sourcing alternative suppliers as and whenneeded.
• Covering all emergencies relating to the fabric of the home or systems contained within the building.
• Where applicable, the Maintenance Coordinator will have direct line management of the Maintenance Assistant , which includes day-to-day supervision, objective setting and annual reviews, approval of hours, absence management and holiday authorisation .

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive , honest , respectful, and accountable in all you do .

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Possess a solid understanding ofHVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Possess an understanding of safety and fire safety systems.
• Have the abilityto make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident’s best interest.

ABOUT THE HAWTHORNS

The Hawthorns is a unique retirement model that offers retirement properties to rent for couples or individuals whoseek a rich, independent lifestyle, at beautiful locations across the country . The Hawthorns retirement villages are vibrant and companionable places; we eat together , we have fun together , and we live together . Our vision of ‘creating meaningful lives together ’ is reached by the exceptional service and experience we proudly offer throughout our portfolio of four luxurious retirement homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by the business.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.