Maintenance Coordinator

Leonard Cheshire; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is looking for an enthusiastic maintenance supervisor to manage repairs, decor, and preventative schedules across our properties in Brampton, Huntington Cambridgeshire. You will lead ancillary staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure COSHH and safety standards are met.

Full-time position at The Manor with responsibilities including PAT and fire alarm tests, driving if required, and a focus on keeping a warm, flexible, and positive environment for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant trade (e.g., plumbing, carpentry) or similar maintenance role.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, COSHH, and PAT testing.
• Good communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
• A full driving licence (if required by the service).
• A warm, flexible, and positive approach.
• A Level 3 or 4 qualification in a relevant skill is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and decoration across buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Planning and delivering proactive maintenance schedules.
• Prioritising workload to maintain a safe, high-quality environment.
• Supervising and supporting ancillary staff such as drivers, gardeners, or maintenance assistants.
• Completing safety checks, including PAT testing and fire alarm tests.
• Coordinating with external contractors for specialised repairs.
• Ensuring COSHH, health & safety, and manual handling requirements are followed.
• Supporting transport services, including training volunteer drivers.
• Maintaining close working relationships with the staff team to understand customer needs.
• Participating in training, meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Flexible / positive attitude

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in a relevant skill

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and decoration across buildings, equipment, and grounds
• Planning and delivering proactive maintenance schedules
• Prioritising workload to maintain a safe, high-quality environment
• Supervising and supporting ancillary staff such as drivers, gardeners, or maintenance assistants
• Completing safety checks, including PAT testing and fire alarm tests
• Coordinating with external contractors for specialised repairs
• Ensuring COSHH, health & safety, and manual handling requirements are followed
• Supporting transport services, including training volunteer drivers
• Maintaining close working relationships with the staff team to understand customer needs
• Participating in training, meetings, and professional development

Requirements

• Experience in a relevant trade (e.g., plumbing, carpentry) or similar maintenance role
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of workplace safety, COSHH, and PAT testing
• Good communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• A full driving licence (if required by the service)
• A warm, flexible, and positive approach
• A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire
• A Level 3 or 4 qualification in a relevant skill is advantageous

About Leonard Cheshire

For over 75 years, we've supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. Across residential care, supported living, and respite services, we create welcoming, safe, and empowering environments where people have real choice and control. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.

Visa and Right to Work

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

Salary and Hours

£14.00 per hour | Full-time | The Manor

"It's like watching mini-miracles happen here every day." That's how one of our team describes the difference they make.

A Home, Not Just a Service

The Manor is a residential home which houses 22 residents with a variety of different disabilities and needs. Located in the beautiful and rural town of Brampton in Huntington Cambridgeshire, the service is close to Hinchingbrooke Country Park and the local town centre.

Your working hours: We offer full-time working hours, Monday to Friday.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 28 days annual leave (20 days plus 8 bank holidays), increasing by 1 day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 33 days.
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks
• Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it
• Career development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free [DBS check/PVG membership]
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support