Maintenance Coordinator

Quantum Care; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay premium

Career progression

In-house training

Employee support

Company pension

DBS check & uniform

Discounts & offers

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator for Furzewood Lodge, a 75-bed care home in South Oxhey, Watford. The role covers painting, basic repairs, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

You’ll join a compassionate team at a newly opened home, with weekend duties paid at a higher rate and opportunities for training and progression. Apply with your relevant maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker, maintenance, facilities, or building services roles.
• Ability to carry out basic repairs and routine maintenance tasks.
• Proactive approach to identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Commitment to safe, clean and well-presented environments.
• Good communication with residents, visitors, contractors and colleagues.
• Basic IT skills for reporting maintenance issues and records.

Responsibilities

• Painting and decorating.
• Conduction minor repairs.
• Replacing light bulbs and fixtures.
• Hanging pictures and fittings.
• Repairing or replacing door furniture.
• Installing shelves and TV brackets.
• Replacing ceiling tiles as needed.
• Carrying out routine inspections and reporting needs to the Housekeeping Manager.
• Cleaning outdoor areas and assisting with moving furniture as required.
• Undertaking additional duties to support home operations.

Skills

Caretaker experience

General maintenance

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Communication with residents

Basic IT skills

Job description

Maintenance Coordinator

Contract: Full Time - Perm

Hour: 35 - 37 hours per week

Shifts: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

Pay: £14.39 per hour weekdays & £14.89 per hour weekends

Location: Hangers Wood Way, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7DY

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑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 are seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to join our newly opened purpose built Care Home Furzewood Lodge in South Oxhey, Watford. The 75 bed modern facility has been thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent working environment and state of the art home for residents. Nestled in the heart of South Oxhey, it offers a welcoming setting with excellent local amenities, green open spaces, and convenient transport links, creating a comfortable and well‑connected environment for residents and staff alike.

As a Maintenance Coordinator, you will provide compassionate person‑cantered care and support residents with respect and dignity to maintain independence.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Painting and decorating
• Conduction minor repairs
• Replacing light bulbs and other features
• Hanging pictures and fittings
• Repairing or replacing door furniture
• Installing shelves and TV Brackets
• Replacing stained or damaged Ceiling tiles
• 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

Why Join Quantum Care?

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
• First‑class in‑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, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

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.

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