Maintenance Operative

Dingle Meadow Care Home; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Job summary

Dingle Meadow Care Home, a 43-bed care provider in Oldbury, is looking for a Maintenance Officer to keep the home safe, well maintained and fully operational. You will work closely with the Home Manager and team to carry out repairs, inspections, installations and upkeep, ensuring health and safety standards are met.

The role offers a hands-on, practical environment with opportunities for progression. Benefits include paid DBS, pension, uniform, generous leave and development support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities or a similar role.
• Good knowledge of general repairs, electrical and building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• A proactive and practical approach.
• Reliable, organised and able to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks across the building and grounds, including repairs, inspections, installations and general upkeep.
• Ensure equipment and systems are working safely and efficiently.
• Identify issues early and take appropriate action.
• Support maintenance planning, compliance checks and contractor coordination.
• Maintain a well organised, safe and fully functional environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Facilities knowledge

Independent work

Health and safety

Proactive approach

Reliable and organised

Job description

As a Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the home remains safe, well maintained and fully operational at all times. This is a hands on role with responsibility, where your practical skills and proactive approach will directly support the safety, comfort and overall environment. You will carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the building and grounds, including repairs, inspections, installations and general upkeep. You will ensure equipment and systems are working safely and efficiently, identifying issues early and taking appropriate action. Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team, you will support maintenance planning, compliance checks and contractor coordination where required. You will help maintain a well organised, safe and fully functional environment, ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety standards.

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities or a similar role
• Good knowledge of general repairs, electrical and building maintenance
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• A proactive and practical approach
• Reliable, organised and able to problem solve
  Dingle Meadow Care Home is a 43 bed purpose built care home located in a peaceful residential area of Oldbury, in the heart of the Black Country. Providing residential and residential dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where Residents are supported to live comfortably and independently, with care tailored to their individual needs and preferences., Dingle Meadow is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
  £13.55 to £13.90 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract), Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards