Maintenance Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home operator is seeking a Maintenance Technician to manage daily maintenance tasks, supervise activities, and ensure the home is safe and efficient. Candidates should have experience in plumbing and electrical maintenance. The role offers competitive pay, full professional training, and career progression opportunities. Join a supportive team focused on resident wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free PVG/DBS Check

Flexible pay through Wagestream

Paid Family Leave

Free uniform

Pension scheme and referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in basic plumbing and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to manage maintenance budgets.
• Good communication skills to report defects.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance and improvements for the home.
• Plan and supervise maintenance activities.
• Test fire alarm systems and maintain compliance.

Skills

Basic plumbing and electrical maintenance

Communication skills

Budget management

Job description

About Us...
Advinia has been providing high-quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK, each led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals committed to prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission...

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected, and happy. We promote three key pillars that keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed, and safe. For staff, we help make them feel fulfilled, recognised, and purposeful.

Your duties will include:

1. Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and improvements on the fabric of the building, its services, and grounds to ensure the Home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.
2. Managing maintenance budgets accordingly.
3. Planning and supervising maintenance activities throughout the home.
4. Reporting and addressing any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment, or potential hazards to the Property Manager.
5. Maintaining the interior and exterior of the Home, including sheds, outbuildings, waste areas, snow clearance, grass cutting, and outdoor signage.
6. Performing basic plumbing and electrical maintenance.
7. Cleaning and tidying general areas and assembling furniture.
8. Carrying out decoration tasks as required to maintain standards.
9. Testing fire alarm systems weekly, checking call points, exits, and emergency lighting, and recording results.
10. Ensuring ventilation units and lighting are clean and functioning; replacing defective bulbs or diffusers.
11. Testing portable appliances and water temperatures for Legionella control as specified.
12. Maintaining a Maintenance Book for recording defects and repairs.
13. Assisting with deliveries, monitoring goods, and maintaining inventory of furniture, fittings, and equipment.
14. Performing any other reasonable tasks assigned.

We can offer you:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free PVG/DBS Check
• Flexible pay through Wagestream
• Full professional training and career progression
• Paid Family Leave
• Free uniform
• Benefits including pension scheme, referral bonuses, and more!

Please contact our recruitment team today and join our Advinia family!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.