Maintenance Manager

Lovett Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Refer a friend (roles: RN, Team Leader

Induction programme

Ongoing support and training

Cycle to work

Travel plan

Early Pay

Job summary

Lovett Care Limited is seeking a kind, organised Maintenance Manager for Guiseley Manor Care Home in Leeds. You will ensure buildings, equipment and fixtures are maintained in safe, compliant condition, with a 40-hour week and an attractive salary of £30,500 per annum.

Shift 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday, with flexibility as needed. You will lead inspections, plan maintenance, manage safety drills, and keep records up to date, while supporting residents and staff in a welcoming, well‑maintained

Qualifications

• Experience in basic plumbing, electrical, joinery or gardening is essential.
• Building trade skills are preferable.
• Ability to use basic tools and operate equipment.
• Must have a full clean driving licence.
• Must be reliable and able to communicate with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections throughout the Home and address maintenance issues.
• Report defects requiring specialist attention promptly.
• Carry out domestic painting, decorating and wallpapering to home standards.
• Carry out minor joinery, plumbing and related tasks.
• Maintain and update the maintenance log book and schedules.
• Undertake other tasks as required by management.
• Ensure all compliance documents are up to date.
• Conduct Health and Safety and Fire Safety drills and training as required.
• Complete Legionella testing with consultants.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of residents in contact with you.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical work

Joinery

Gardening

Driving licence

Resident communication

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Guiseley Manor Care Home is a purpose-built 72 care home facility and is situated in the town of Guiseley in the heart of west Yorkshire, Leeds. The home provides the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to 72 residents who have a variety of care needs. We offer residential, nursing and dementia care. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers.Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.

We are seeking to appoint a kind, organised and experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team. To ensure that the buildings, equipment and fixtures are maintained in good, safe working order, compliant with safety regulations and records updates. Responsible for the maintenance of the accommodation that it is in a constant clean and attractive condition. We have a 40 hours contract available with a competitive salary of £30,500 per annum! Shift times are 0800-1630, Monday to Friday. Flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the business.

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out regular inspections throughout the Home, monitor and action plan any
• maintenance issues found.
• Report defects requiring specialist attention in a timely manner.
• Carry out domestic painting, decorating and wallpapering to a schedule defined by the Home Manager, and ensure bedrooms are of good standard for new admissions.
• Carry out minor joinery work and minor plumbing.
• Undertake regular inspections/room checks to identify any defects that need rectifying and enter into the maintenance log book to create a schedule for completion.
• To undertake and prioritize other tasks as required by the Management team.
• Ensure all compliance documents are up to date.
• Carry out Health and Safety and Fire Safety drills and training as required.
• Complete Legionella testing in liaison with consultants.
• Take responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in basic plumbing, electrical, joinery or gardening work is essential.
• Specialist skills in a building trade is preferable.
• Ability to use basic tools and operate equipment.
• Must have a full clean driving license.
• Must be reliable and be able to communicate with residents and other members of staff.
• Care home background is preferable.

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme,for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
• Travel plan - walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• Early Pay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more...More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.