Maintenance Manager

Signature; Hertford; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home in Hertford seeks a Maintenance Engineer to manage all maintenance operations while ensuring safety and comfort for residents. You'll be responsible for the upkeep of the property, budget management, and contractor oversight. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in electrical, plumbing, and joinery work. This role also mandates good problem-solving skills and the ability to comply with health and safety protocols. Competitive salary and various perks are offered.

Benefits

Up to £41,000 per annum

Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Free meals for shifts over 6 hours

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Resource support and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance operations including minor electrical, plumbing, and joinery work.
• Understanding of central heating systems.
• Clean driving license and good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property's high repair standards.
• Monitor on-site contractors and control departmental costs.
• Develop and maintain an emergency contingency plan.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Electrical work

Plumbing

Joinery

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Take a hands‑on, supervisory working role when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as the Maintenance Engineer at our luxury care and nursing home in Hertford.

You’ll be managing all functions within the Property & Maintenance Department to ensure that the property is maintained and kept in a high state of repair at all times as well as making sure all Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to.

What Signature Offer

• Up to £41,000 per annum
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Private medical insurance and company sick pay
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting – Hertford East (0.6 miles) and Hertford North (0.7 miles)
• Bus number – 324 (0.3 mile walk)
• Free parking on site for car drivers

Your Role at Signature

Our residents are our focus at Signature, and their comfort and safety are paramount. And you’ll be a huge part of that! Your day‑to‑day activities will include making sure the physical surroundings of the home are well‑maintained and meet regulations, ensuring the residents are comfortable and safe.

Alongside the General Manager, you’ll agree and constantly monitor all on‑site contractors and service contracts, controlling departmental costs whilst maintaining the standards you provide. You’ll order and use equipment efficiently and cost‑effectively, developing an economical stock and spares control system, managing budgets and preparing monthly forecasts with the General Manager.

You’ll also help develop a site emergency contingency plan, in case of breakdowns or service interruption for gas, electricity, heating, waste, water and all utilities. And you’ll be in charge of lighting, PAT Testing, keeping ventilation units and lights clean and working, monitoring water temperature control systems, and other ongoing regular maintenance. You’ll also be in charge of mandatory staff training for Fire Prevention & Evacuation and Health and Safety processes, testing fire alarms and carrying our drills.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You’re a friendly and professional maintenance operative with appropriate experience and relevant qualifications taking in minor electrical, plumbing and joinery work, and understanding of central heating systems. You’ve also got an excellent command of the English language, basic IT literacy, good problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure, and a clean driving licence.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.