Maintenance Person

Kingsley Healthcare; Diss; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Person to ensure the premises and grounds are kept to a high standard. You’ll perform routine checks, carry out repairs, and coordinate with engineers or service agents as needed.

You’ll conduct fire and electrical checks and contribute to a friendly, close-knit team, promoting resident wellbeing and the efficient operation of the home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property maintenance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of computer software, including spreadsheets and word processing programs.
• Ability to manage budgets and maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain premises and grounds to a high standard.
• Perform regular checks and carry out repairs.
• Contact engineers or service agents as needed.
• Carry out fire, basic electrical and appliance checks.
• Be a valuable member of a friendly, close-knit team.
• Promote residents' wellbeing and the smooth running of the home.

Skills

Property maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Organisation and detail-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Computer literacy (spreadsheets/word)

Budgeting/financial record keeping

D1 driving licence

Job description

About the company

At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.

As the UK's only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor's Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.

For eight consecutive years, we've been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.

Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023).

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Maintenance Person, you will make sure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Performing regular checks, carrying out repairs and, when needed, contact engineers or service agents. You will be confident in doing fire, basic electrical and appliance checks. As the home's Maintenance Person, you'll be a valuable member of their friendly, close-knit team, promoting the well-being of the residents and the successful running of the home.

Reports to: Home Manager/Asset Manager

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience in property maintenance or a related field


• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations


• Excellent problem-solving skills


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Proficient in the use of computer software, including spreadsheets and word processing programs


• Ability to manage budgets and maintain accurate financial records.


• D1 driving licence is desirable but not essential.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.