Maintenance Person

Stonehaven Care Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care home in Exeter is seeking a Maintenance Person to work 20 hours per week. This role involves performing maintenance and repair duties, including plumbing, electrical repairs, and painting. Candidates should have good general DIY experience and ideally two years in a similar role. Join a supportive team in a home-like environment recognized for its care standards.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Accreditation as Investors in People

Recognition as Top 20 Care Homes in the UK

Qualifications

• Good experience of general DIY including basic carpentry, painting and decorating.
• Ideally, two years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair duties.
• Read and write reports.
• Take part in care team meetings and training activities.

Skills

General DIY skills

Basic carpentry

Painting and decorating

Job description

Position

The Lilacs, our residential care home in Exeter, is looking for a Maintenance Person to work 20 hours per week.

The Maintenance Person performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair duties including preventative, emergency, cosmetic and routine maintenance for the care home. The nature of the work requires physical effort and problem solving in performing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repairs
• Painting / decorating
• Plumbing
• Electrical repairs
• Plastering
• Clearing drains
• Test fire alarms and emergency lights
• Some gardening and exterior work

You will also be required to read and write reports, take part in care team meetings and in training activities as directed.

Qualifications

You should have good experience of general DIY including basic carpentry, painting and decorating. Ideally, two years’ experience in a similar role.

About The Lilacs

The Lilacs: Come and be part of the great Stonehaven team in a home from home environment. We look after our people and are proud of our 'Investors in People' accreditation and 'Top 20 Care Homes in the UK' award. Our computerised care planning makes your life easier, giving you more time to do what you do best.