Maintenance Manager

Cinnamon Care Collection; New Milton; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious care home group in New Milton is seeking a Maintenance Manager responsible for various maintenance tasks ensuring high standards throughout the home and grounds. The role requires problem-solving skills, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and previous maintenance experience. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have the ability to address emergency situations while providing out-of-hours support.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance roles is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations is required.
• Full clean driving license is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Problem solving

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Tools

PAT Testing

Job description

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Maintenance Manager

£34,000 per annum plus company benefits

Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded 'One of the UK's Best Companies to Work For'

Mornington Court is a stunning 57 bed care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in residential and dementia care and support.

Reporting to the General Manager this role involves working within a team which is committed to providing professional, respectful and quality care within a safe and homely environment. You will need to have good communication skills both written and verbal. Basic computer literacy would be advantageous.

This is a hands-on role and appropriate experience and relevant qualifications in minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work and an understanding of central heating systems is desirable.

Your main responsibilities will be to ensure high standards of maintenance throughout the home and grounds. You will organise and undertake general maintenance which may include basic plumbing, tiling, painting and decorating, groundwork, general building work, replace light bulbs, cleaning gutters, etc.

You will be part of the out-of-hours cover providing both phone advice and attending the home in person as required.

In addition to performing routine duties you will need to have the ability to think outside the box and react to emergency and un-planned situations. Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations are essential and experience in a similar setting would be advantageous.

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensure high standards of maintenance throughout the home and grounds.
2. Organise and undertake general maintenance which may include basic plumbing, tiling, painting and decorating, groundwork, general building work, replace light bulbs, cleaning gutters (this list is not exhaustive).
3. Carry out PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) of all electrical items in accordance with legislative guidelines.
4. Test and record water temperatures and temperature control systems on showers and similar items.
5. Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and working practices.
6. Implement fire prevention checks and regular checks of plant and document checks.
7. Report any accidents immediately to the Manager on duty and complete appropriate documentation immediately.
8. Provide out of hours cover with both phone advice and attending the home in person as required.
9. Read all Company Policies and Procedures, keep yourself up to date with Company regulations and adhere to them.

Key Attributes

• Previous experience of carrying out maintenance.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Full and clean driving licence.
• Problem Solver.
• Understanding of COSHH.
• PAT Testing.
• Reasonable access outside working hours.