Maintenance Engineer- Gainsborough House

L&M Healthcare; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Paid annual leave

Training & development

Job summary

L&M Healthcare is seeking a reliable Maintenance Engineer to join our private care home team. This full-time role covers two sites, with occasional travel to other locations to maintain compliance, safety and high standards of maintenance.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across trades, health and safety checks, liaise with contractors, and help keep records up to date. A full UK driving licence and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or facilities roles.
• Good practical skills across multiple trades.
• Proactive with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload across two locations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across both care home sites.
• Perform repairs across trades including plumbing, joinery, decorating, basic electrical work.
• Conduct health and safety checks, fire safety inspections and building audits.
• Ensure maintenance records and compliance documentation are completed accurately.
• Liaise with external contractors and oversee works when required.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies promptly.
• Maintain grounds and external areas to a high standard.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Multi-trade skills

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Driving license

Job description

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Maintenance Engineer- Gainsborough House

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our friendly team in a private care home. This is a full-time position, with occasional visits to other care home sites when additional support is required to ensure compliance, safety, and high standards of maintenance are maintained across our environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to maintaining high standards in a care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across both care home sites.
• Perform general repairs including plumbing, joinery, decorating, basic electrical work, and routine maintenance.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks, fire safety inspections, and building audits.
• Ensure all maintenance records and compliance documentation are completed accurately.
• Liaise with external contractors and oversee works when required.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Maintain the grounds and external areas to a high standard.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety regulations.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance or facilities role.
• Good all-round practical skills across multiple trades.
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to prioritise workload across two locations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence (essential).
• An understanding of health and safety requirements within a care setting is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Supportive management team and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave.

If you are a dependable and experienced maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity in a rewarding care environment, we would love to hear from you.