Maintenance Operative

Chandlers Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Chandlers Ford Care Home is seeking a Maintenance Officer to ensure the home remains safe and fully operational. You’ll perform repairs, inspections, and installations, and coordinate with contractors while supporting maintenance planning.

A proactive, independent worker with a solid eye for safety will thrive in this role. Working closely with the Home Manager, you’ll help maintain a well organised and safe environment, ensuring all tasks comply with health and safety standards and that systems

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or 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.
• Reliable, organised and able to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the building and grounds.
• Identify issues early and take appropriate action to maintain safety.
• Support maintenance planning and contractor coordination as required.
• Ensure equipment and systems are working safely and efficiently.
• Work with Home Manager to maintain a well organised, safe environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Independent worker

Health & safety

Problem solving

Organised

Reliable

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.

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

Employment Details

• £14.05-14.40 per hour
• £14.05 to £14.40 per hour
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 4 hours ago

About Chandlers Ford Care Home

Chandlers Ford Care Home is a 41 bed, purpose built care home in the village of Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, on the eastern edge of the South Downs National Park. Providing residential and nursing care, the home offers a welcoming and close knit environment with bright, stylish living spaces, an enclosed garden and comfortable shared areas. Colleagues are part of a supportive team that works together to provide high quality, person centred care and ensure Residents feel valued and supported.

Maintenance Officer Contract

• £14.05 to £14.40 per hour
• Bank
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided

Benefits & Perks

• 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

About Care Concern Group

Chandlers Ford 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.