Maintenance Officer

Guthrie House Care Home; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Guthrie House Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Maintenance Officer on a full-time basis to manage the day-to-day upkeep of the home. You will carry out repairs, routine maintenance and support improvement projects to keep facilities safe, functional and well-presented for residents, visitors and staff.

You will work independently within the management team, prioritising tasks, maintaining outdoor spaces and ensuring all health and safety checks are completed to the highest standard.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, facilities or general building maintenance experience is essential.
• Strong health and safety awareness and ability to identify potential risks.
• Ability to manage workload independently while prioritising day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the home.
• Carry out repairs and routine maintenance.
• Support larger improvement projects and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure health and safety checks are completed regularly.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Facilities management

Health and safety awareness

Independent work style

Tools

PVG awareness

Job description

Guthrie House Care Home, located in Edinburgh, provides high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Palliative Care in a warm and welcoming environment. Set in the peaceful surroundings of South East Edinburgh, the home is known for its compassionate approach, strong community spirit, and dedication to delivering exceptional care.

Maintenance Officer Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 9AM -5PM or 8AM-4PM
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Guthrie House Care Home?
A safe, well maintained and comfortable environment is an essential part of creating a home where residents feel secure, supported and genuinely at ease, and as Maintenance Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring the home consistently operates to the highest standards every single day.

Working independently and alongside the wider management team, you will take responsibility for the day to day maintenance and upkeep of the home while helping ensure the building, equipment and surrounding environment remain safe, functional and well presented at all times. From carrying out repairs and routine maintenance to supporting larger improvement projects, maintaining outdoor spaces and ensuring health and safety checks are completed, your contribution will help keep the home running smoothly and efficiently.

This role is ideal for someone with strong maintenance experience who enjoys practical problem solving, takes pride in maintaining high standards and understands how important a safe and well cared for environment is in supporting the comfort, wellbeing and daily experience of residents, visitors and colleagues throughout the home.

What Matters Most

• Previous maintenance, facilities or general building maintenance experience is essential
• Strong practical skills with confidence carrying out repairs, maintenance and general upkeep
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and ability to identify potential risks
• Ability to manage workload independently while responding effectively to day to day maintenance priorities
• Reliable, proactive and professional approach with strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Genuine pride in maintaining safe, functional and well presented environments

If you are looking for a role where your skills help create safe, comfortable and well maintained spaces that positively impact daily life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare
Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.

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