Maintenance person

Kara Healthcare; Brandon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time

Hands-on role

Friendly environment

Training and development

Career progression

Growth organisation

Diverse days

Job summary

Kara Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Person to keep our East Midlands homes safe, well-maintained and welcoming for residents and staff.

You'll perform general repairs, respond to maintenance requests, and carry out essential plumbing, electrical, carpentry and decorating work as competent. The role requires practical, organised individuals who can work independently and manage multiple tasks daily.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be practical, organized and diligent.
• Good practical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of health and safety.
• Ability to identify issues and find solutions.
• Experience in maintenance or facilities is helpful.
• Experience in care homes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance in care homes.
• Respond to maintenance requests and fix issues promptly.
• Carry out basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating work as competent.
• Inspect building, equipment, fixtures and fittings regularly.
• Identify potential maintenance issues before they escalate.
• Keep communal areas, bedrooms and gardens well maintained.
• Support planned preventative maintenance.
• Ensure environment is safe, clean and comfortable.
• Work with team with strong organisation and ability to work independently.

Skills

Practical skills

Problem-solving

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Trade qualifications advantageous

Job description

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a maintenance, handyman, facilities, or similar role.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence carrying out general repairs and maintenance.
• A good understanding of health and safety.
• The ability to identify issues and find practical solutions.
• Good, attention
• part of providing a great place for our residents to live and our teams to work.

We're looking for someone who is practical, organised, and takes pride in maintaining a high standard across our homes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance around our care homes.
• Responding to maintenance requests and resolving issues promptly.
• Completing basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating, and general repair work where competent.
• Carrying out regular checks of the building, equipment, fixtures, and fittings.
• Identifying potential maintenance issues before they become bigger problems.
• Keeping communal areas, bedrooms, gardens, and other areas of the home well maintained.
• Supporting the team with planned preventative maintenance.
• Helping ensure the environment is safe, clean, comfortable, and suitable for, to detail,
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Good communication skills and a friendly approach.
• A reliable and flexible attitude.
• The ability to work respectfully within a care home environment.
• Relevant maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or trade qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
• Experience working in a care home, healthcare, hospitality, housing, or facilities environment would also be beneficial.

Why Join Kara Healthcare?

At Kara Healthcare, we know that good maintenance makes a big difference. A safe, comfortable, and well-maintained home helps our residents feel at home and gives our teams the right environment to provide great care. You'll be an important part of the wider team and will have the satisfaction of seeing the difference your work makes every day.

In Return, We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time, permanent employment
• A varied and hands-on role
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• The chance to work as part of a growing healthcare organisation
• A role where no two days are quite the same
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to our care homes

Ready to Get Stuck In?

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of maintaining a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents.

At Kara Healthcare, every role matters. From our care teams to our support staff, everyone plays a part in creating homes where residents feel safe, comfortable, respected, and valued.

Maintenance Person

Pay: Competitive Salary

Contract: Full-Time and Permanent

Location: East Midlands

Are you a practical, reliable person who enjoys fixing things and keeping everything running smoothly?

Do you take pride in your work, have an eye for detail, and enjoy being the person people can rely on when something needs sorting?

At Kara Healthcare, we're looking for a hands-on and dependable Maintenance Person to support our care homes across the East Midlands.

You'll play an important role in keeping our homes safe, comfortable, well-maintained, and welcoming for our residents, visitors, and colleagues.

From everyday repairs and general maintenance to helping keep our buildings and facilities in good condition, you'll be someone our teams can count on to get things done.

About Kara Healthcare

At Kara Healthcare, we provide high-quality dementia, nursing, residential, and respite care.

Our care homes are busy, welcoming environments, and keeping them safe and well-maintained is an important