Maintenance Coordinator

Avery Healthcare Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care home provider in Brentwood is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff. Responsibilities include resolving maintenance issues, managing contractors, and overseeing emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, and will embody values of care and respect. Join this supportive team and make a meaningful impact daily.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of safety and fire safety systems.
• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions in residents' best interest.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents and team members.
• Resolve home maintenance concerns promptly.
• Engage with contractors and source alternative suppliers as needed.
• Cover emergencies relating to building fabric or systems.

Skills

Understanding of HVAC systems

Knowledge of plumbing systems

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical systems proficiency

Fire safety knowledge

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Maintenance Coordinator at Brentwood Arches Care Home, located in Brentwood. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

Other responsibilities will include:

• Resolving any home maintenance concerns promptly. This is accomplished with a working knowledge of building systems and related regulatory requirements. These systems include plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, equipment repairs, and interior/exterior finishes (ex, redecorating rooms, conducting fire training, water checks, fire testing, compliance checks, health and safety checks)
• Engaging with approved contractors when required and sourcing alternative suppliers as and when needed.
• 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 candidate must:

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

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Requirements

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

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