Maintenance Person

SeeMeHired.com; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Extras Discounts

Prepayment Card

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Person to join our team in a care home environment. The role focuses on painting, basic electrical/plumbing tasks, and general upkeep to ensure safe, clean facilities for residents.

You will maintain fire safety systems, lighting, and emergency equipment, with a typical 40-hour week and an on-call allowance. We value compassion, reliability, and a can‑do attitude in our team.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Skilled in painting/decorating, basic electrics and plumbing.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Fire Safety.
• Good communication and teamwork; able to lift and stay physically active.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating, basic electrical and plumbing tasks.
• Maintain all mechanical and non-mechanical equipment; perform required checks on fire and lighting systems.
• Check and record fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and nurse call system.
• Carry out quarterly fire drills and support fire evacuation procedures.
• Redecorate rooms and corridors as requested by the Home Manager.

Job description

Maintenance Person

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for an experienced and self‑motivated Maintenance Person to join our family. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can‑do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents.

About the role

About the role:

• Hourly Rate: £14 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience (£100 a month on-call allowance)
• 40 hours per week
• 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility required for on call service)
• Painting and decorating, general joinery, basic electrics and basic plumbing
• Ensure that all mechanical and non‑mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment on the premises is maintained and in safe and clean working order, carrying out all necessary and mandatory checks on all fire and lighting equipment as well as other facilities
• Keep up to date with new developments and required maintenance checks for nursing homes
• Check the maintenance books on all floors daily and action immediately
• Know the location of fuse boxes, main stopcocks etc and how to turn off services if required
• Check fire alarm systems weekly, ensuring all information is recorded
• Check emergency lighting and water temperatures monthly, ensuring all information is recorded
• Ensure fire appliances are checked and serviced regularly
• Check all fire doors monthly and record any issues
• Carry out quarterly fire drills and ensure staff follow fire evacuation procedures and assist with updating fire evacuation procedures
• Check all electric lights and replace bulbs as necessary
• Make sure the Nurse Call System is in good working order at all times by carrying out regular checks and documenting this
• Check all pressure relieving mattresses monthly to ensure they are functioning correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issues
• Check all beds and bed controls on a monthly basis and ensure they are working correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issues
• Redecorate all rooms and corridors as requested by the Home Manager

Why work at Westgate?

• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family‑run care provider delivering award‑winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• A clean, valid Driving Licence
• Skilled in painting and decorating, basic electrics and basic plumbing
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Fire Safety
• Understanding of general maintenance work / DIY and experience of dealing with minor repairs
• Good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Good health and fitness, the post involves lifting and requires physical stamina

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in a care home environment