Maintenance Person

Kingsley Healthcare; Downham Market; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Induction & training programme

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card scheme

Loyalty bonus

Resumo da oferta

Kingsley Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Person for Downham Grange Care Home in Downham Market. You will maintain the premises to a high standard, perform safety checks, and coordinate with engineers to ensure smooth operation and safety for residents.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, an understanding of H&S regulations, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team within a care home setting.

Qualificações

• Experience in property maintenance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to care facilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computer software, especially spreadsheets and word processing.
• Experience managing budgets and maintaining financial records.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain premises and grounds to a high standard.
• Carry out regular checks and repairs; coordinate with engineers or service agents.
• Perform fire, electrical, and appliance safety checks as required.
• Promote resident well-being and support the home team.

Conhecimentos

Property maintenance experience

Health and safety regulations

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Computer literacy (spreadsheets/word)

Budget management & records

D1 driving licence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Downham Grange Care Home, Downham Market, Norfolk

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 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.

Comprehensive induction and training programme.

Opportunities for career development and progression.

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.

Loyalty Bonus: Accrue up to 5 additional holiday days depending on length of service.

Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *

We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure

Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.

Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays

Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.