Maintenance Officer

Hamberley Care Homes; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Hailsham is seeking a Maintenance Officer to ensure the home is well-maintained and compliant with safety standards. You will be responsible for repairs, engaging with residents, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have proven maintenance experience and strong problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative team focused on enriching the lives of residents and contributing to a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Demonstrate Health and Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home and grounds are kept in a good state of repair.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation throughout the home.
• Carry out day‑to‑day repairs and some refurbishment activity.
• Engage with staff, residents, and families as part of the care home team.
• Ensure regular safety checks and accurate records are kept.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Health and Safety awareness

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley. At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ and we're seeking a Maintenance Officer to help us achieve our goals.

About the Role

Joining us at Abbots Wood Manor, our luxury care home provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people. Reporting to the Maintenance Officer, the maintenance team keeps the environment clean and well‑maintained so residents feel at home and staff can perform their jobs effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile‑friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral (terms & conditions apply)
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure the home and grounds are kept in a good state of repair and residents have access to all appropriate areas.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation throughout the home, including reporting of H&S incidents.
• Carry out day‑to‑day repairs and some refurbishment activity to maintain standards in the care home.
• Actively engage with staff, relatives and families as part of the care home team and regularly engage with residents.
• Ensure that regular safety checks and servicing are carried out on all equipment and accurate records are kept.
• Have excellent communication with the Home Manager and residents.

About You

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair work.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrate Health and Safety awareness through discussion.
• Share our values and demonstrate them at all times.
• “Can‑Do” flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what you do, able to manage a diverse and demanding workload, think outside the box and open to doing things differently.

Why Join Us

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Hailsham’s most stunning care home – Abbots Wood Manor, a luxurious care home in East Sussex, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes.

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!