Maintenance Technician - Bridge Haven, Canterbury

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS covered

Free uniform

Pension contributions

Well-being support

Training and development

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd in Canterbury is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep Bridge Haven in excellent condition for residents. You will handle daily maintenance tasks, basic repairs, and grounds upkeep while ensuring a safe, pleasant environment.

This full-time role requires a driving license and proactive approach. DBS check is required; training and development opportunities are available, along with benefits such as pension contributions, uniform, and well-being support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds with pride—mowing, planting, weeding, and more.
• Handle minor repairs, redecoration, and ensure areas meet high safety standards.
• Monitor heating, lighting, fire alarms, and H&S equipment; support audits.
• Make proactive suggestions to improve the home’s environment and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Groundskeeping

Teamwork

Driver's license

Job description

# Maintenance Technician - Bridge Haven, Canterbury## Job Introduction**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 Bridge Haven care home in Canterbury, 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 role is for **37****hours per week** with the possibility of some 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 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.*Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Maintenance Technician - Bridge Haven, Canterbury* **Salary** £14.50 - £14.50* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/20226/1107* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 5 December, 2026* **Job Category** Maintenance* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Bridge Haven, Canterbury , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 5 November, 2026Apply