Maintenance Person - Ilford - £16p/h

Amber Mace Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Amber Mace Limited is seeking a reliable Maintenance Person to join a large elderly care home in Ilford, London.

You will maintain building, facilities and grounds, with hours 8:00–16:00 or 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday. The role offers full-time hours and a rate of £16 per hour, reflecting the care-home setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, preferably in care homes or similar.
• Strong practical knowledge of general building maintenance.
• Reliable, good timekeeping and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs throughout the care home.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and resolve issues.
• Undertake basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and general repairs.
• Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance.
• Identify and report health and safety concerns.
• Maintain communal areas and residents' rooms to high standards.
• Record maintenance work and escalate when needed.
• Follow health and safety policies and ensure resident wellbeing.

Skills

General maintenance

Time management

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Decorating

Job description

Maintenance Person Elderly Care Home

Location: Ilford, London

Salary: £16.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:00pm or 9:00am 5:00pm

Contract: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Maintenance Person to join the maintenance team at a large, well-established elderly care home in Ilford, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong work ethic and understands the importance of maintaining a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for elderly residents.

You will work as part of an established Maintenance Team, helping to ensure the building, facilities, equipment and grounds are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs throughout the care home.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure issues are dealt with efficiently.
• Undertake basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Carry out routine checks and preventative maintenance.
• Identify and report any health and safety concerns.
• Assist with maintaining communal areas, residents' rooms and other areas of the home.
• Work alongside the existing Maintenance Team to ensure the care home is maintained to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and report any issues requiring specialist attention.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and care home policies.
• Ensure all work is carried out with consideration for the safety, dignity and wellbeing of residents.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a maintenance role within a care home, nursing home, residential home or similar environment.
• A strong practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent work ethic, reliability and timekeeping.
• A proactive approach and the ability to identify problems and resolve them effectively.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A professional, respectful and approachable manner when working around elderly residents.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work independently when required.
• A flexible and positive attitude.

Why Join Us?

• £16.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• Choice of 8:00am 4:00pm or 9:00am 5:00pm
• Stable, full-time hours
• Opportunity to become part of an established and supportive Maintenance Team
• Work in a large and well-maintained elderly care environment
• A role where your work directly contributes to the comfort, safety and wellbeing of residents