Maintenance Technician - Barnes Lodge

Avante Care & Support; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Maintenance Technician at Barnes Lodge in Tonbridge. This full-time role involves hands-on maintenance and grounds upkeep, ensuring a safe environment for residents. Enjoy competitive pay, well-being support, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

DBS covered

Free uniform

Pension contributions

24/7 access to GPs

Physiotherapy

Counseling

Training and development

Flexible hours

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance or trade experience, ideally with elderly care understanding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, handle repairs, and ensure safety standards.
• Monitor essential systems and support management with audits.

Skills

Maintenance

Teamwork

Versatility

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Technician - Barnes Lodge role at Avante Care & Support

Join Avante Care & Support – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Avante Care & Support, a trusted charity, serves over 1,000 older adults with quality nursing, dementia, and home care across Kent and South East London. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing lives through individualized support, dedicated staff, and compassionate care.

About The Role

We’re hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep our Barnes Lodge care home in Tonbridge, Kent, in top condition for our residents. You'll be hands-on, tackling daily maintenance, repairs, and grounds upkeep to create a safe, pleasant environment. This full-time role primarily runs Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts. A driver’s license is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain our grounds with pride – mowing, planting, weeding, and more.
• Handle minor repairs, redecoration, and ensure all areas meet high safety standards.
• Monitor essential systems, including heating, lighting, fire alarms, and H&S equipment.
• Support management with health, safety, and maintenance audits.
• Make proactive suggestions to improve our home’s environment and liaise with contractors as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven maintenance or trade experience, ideally with an understanding of elderly care needs.
• Versatility and teamwork skills, with a can-do attitude.

Nice-to-Haves

• Groundskeeping experience.
• Experience in a residential or caretaking role.

Why Join Avante?

• Competitive Pay & Perks: DBS covered, free uniform, pension contributions.
• Well-being Support: 24/7 access to GPs, physiotherapy, and counseling.
• Growth Opportunities: Training, development, and recognition through our Sparkle Awards.
• Flexible Hours and Retail Discounts.
• Work within a friendly, supportive environment that values you.

Apply Today!

Bring your skills to a role that truly makes a difference.

Note: All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest in Avante Care & Support.