Maintenance Officer

Hamberley Care Homes; Upton Cheyney; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Upton Cheyney seeks a Maintenance Officer to ensure the upkeep of the home and grounds. This position requires proven maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork and communication abilities. The role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment, making it an ideal fit for passionate individuals looking to make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to high street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair work is essential.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools safely.
• Strong communication skills required for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the home and grounds in good repair.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Conduct day-to-day repairs and refurbishment activities.
• Engage actively with staff, residents, and their families.
• Perform regular safety checks and keep accurate records.

Skills

Proven experience in maintenance and repair work

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Ability to operate hand and power tools safely

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Demonstrated Health and Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

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. Joining us at Upton Manor, our luxury care home provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, and you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well‑being of our residents. Reporting to the Maintenance Officer, the maintenance team ensures that we have a clean and well‑maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Join us at Poole's most stunning care home.

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
• Compliance 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 is carried out on all equipment and accurate records are kept
• Having excellent communication with the Home Manager and also the 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
• Able to demonstrate Health and Safety awareness through discussion
• To share our values and demonstrate them at all times
• Can‑Do flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently

Upton Manor is a luxurious care home in Poole, Dorset, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on‑site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel.