Maintenance Coordinator

Quantum; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with enhanced pay

DBS check and uniform

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

In-house training

Job summary

Quantum Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a versatile caretaker to join our home in Rickmansworth. You will carry out routine inspections, support maintenance reporting, and help keep indoor and outdoor areas well presented.

The role involves moving furniture, basic repairs, and independent workload management, with a focus on safety, cleanliness and resident comfort. We offer training, DBS checks, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker, maintenance, facilities, or building services.
• Ability to carry out basic repairs and upkeep.
• Proactive and able to resolve issues before they arise.
• Confident working independently and managing workload.
• Good communication with residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Basic IT skills for reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine inspections of the Home and reporting maintenance needs to the Housekeeping Manager
• Cleaning outdoor areas such as footpaths, waste and parking zones, including snow and ice clearance
• Assisting with moving furniture, including tables and hospital beds
• Undertaking additional duties, as required, to support the smooth operation of the Home, as directed by the Home Manager or Housekeeping Manager

Skills

Caretaker experience

Basic repairs

Independent working

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Proactive problem solving

Flexible attitude

DBS check

Job description

• Carrying out routine inspections of the Home and reporting maintenance needs to the Housekeeping Manager
• Cleaning outdoor areas such as footpaths, waste and parking zones, including snow and ice clearance
• Assisting with moving furniture, including tables and hospital beds
• Undertaking additional duties, as required, to support the smooth operation of the Home, as directed by the Home Manager or Housekeeping Manager
  Experience in a caretaker, maintenance, facilities, or building services role.
• Practical skills to carry out basic repairs, maintenance tasks, and general upkeep.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve issues before they become problems.
• Confidence working independently and managing your own workload.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and well-presented environments.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional approach when interacting with residents, visitors, contractors, and colleagues.
• Basic IT skills for reporting maintenance issues and completing records.
• A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to support the wider team as needed., An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.
• Quantum Care is a noâ€'forâ€'profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.
• We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:
• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• Firstâ€'class inâ€'house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, valuesâ€'driven workplace where your contribution truly matters