Maintenance Operative

Dingle Meadow Care Home; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - pay on demand

Job summary

Dingle Meadow Care Home is seeking a Maintenance Officer to keep the home safe, well maintained and fully operational. This hands-on role requires practical skills and a proactive mindset to support residents’ comfort and safety.

You will handle repairs, inspections, installations and general upkeep across the building and grounds, ensuring all equipment runs safely and efficiently while following health and safety standards. Collaboration with the Home Manager is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proactive and practical approach to tasks.
• Reliable, organized and able to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the building and grounds.
• Perform repairs, inspections, installations and general upkeep.
• Ensure equipment and systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Support maintenance planning, compliance checks and contractor coordination.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical & building maintenance

Independent worker

Health & safety compliance

Proactive & practical

Reliable & organized

Job description

About Dingle Meadow Care Home

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.

Maintenance Officer Contract

• £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)

Role Overview

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.

What We Are Looking For

• 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 proceduresi>
• A proactive and practical approach
• Reliable, organised and able to problem solve

What We Offer

• 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

About Care Concern Group

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.

Our five values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.