Maintenance Technician for Care Homes & Properties

Springcare Care Homes Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded 18th Editionqualification

Fully funded training and development

Internal career progression

28 days paid holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Permanent position within a growing, 1

Job summary

Springcare Care Homes Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join the Maintenance Team at our Head Office in Whitchurch, supporting care homes and rental properties across the Springcare Group.

You will carry out preventative maintenance, general repairs, and safety checks, work with Home Managers and contractors, and participate in an on-call rota to respond to emergencies, ensuring high workmanship and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or building-related roles.
• Qualifications or practical experience in plumbing, plastering, or electrical work is desirable.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and gas systems.
• Good knowledge of building construction and general maintenance.
• Previous care home experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and general building repairs across Springcare properties.
• Coordinate with the Facilities & Estates Manager and Rental Administrator regarding maintenance works and timescales.
• Support the in-house Maintenance Teams with workloads, sharing best practice and identifying training needs.
• Liaise with Home Managers when attending sites, discussing works, timescales, and issues that may arise.
• Carry out required maintenance checks when an in-house Maintenance Operative is unavailable.
• Respond effectively to maintenance emergencies that may occur within our homes.
• Liaise with external contractors and undertake contractor inductions when required.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and to a high standard.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Fire Regulations, and moving and handling requirements.
• Complete required training and development in accordance with company requirements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical work

General building maintenance

Care home experience

Job description

Springcare Care Homes Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join the Maintenance Team at our Head Office in Whitchurch, supporting care homes and rental properties across the Springcare Group.

You will carry out preventative maintenance, general repairs, and safety checks, work with Home Managers and contractors, and participate in an on-call rota to respond to emergencies, ensuring high workmanship and compliance with policies.