Maintenance Manager

Gbs Uk; Longcross; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance of its residential care home. This role involves leading a team, ensuring high maintenance standards, and complying with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have previous maintenance experience in similar settings, good communication skills, and a clean driving license. The position offers a full-time contract with an attractive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance in a care or similar setting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of maintenance throughout the home and grounds.
• Organise and undertake general maintenance tasks.
• Carry out PAT testing of electrical items.

Skills

Maintenance experience in care settings

Good communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Minor electrical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Joinery work understanding

Health and Safety knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Salary: £35,700 per annum plus company benefits. Full‑time, permanent. Location: Rivermede Court, Egham, Surrey. Hours: 40 hours per week.

Overview

Rivermede Court is an 80‑bed residential care home committed to providing professional, respectful and quality care within a safe and homely environment. As Maintenance Manager reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards throughout the home and its grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of maintenance throughout the home and grounds.
• Organise and undertake general maintenance, including basic plumbing, tiling, painting and decorating, groundwork, general building work, replacement of light bulbs, and gutter cleaning (not an exhaustive list).
• Carry out PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) of all electrical items in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Test and record water temperatures and temperature control systems on showers and similar items.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and working practices.
• Implement fire prevention checks and conduct regular checks of plant and document checks.
• Report any accidents immediately to the Manager on duty and complete appropriate documentation.
• Provide out‑of‑hours cover with both phone advice and attendance at the home as required.
• Read all company policies and procedures, keep up to date with company regulations and adhere to them.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience carrying out maintenance in a care or similar setting.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Relevant qualifications and experience in minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work and understanding of central heating systems.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, COSHH and PAT testing.
• Full and clean driving license.
• Problem‑solving ability.
• Reasonable access outside working hours.