Mobile Care Home Maintenance Technician

Avery Healthcare Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Maintenance Support Operative to provide essential maintenance cover across our care homes in the central region. The role is mobile, working across multiple sites to perform maintenance tasks, inspections, and minor repairs while ensuring safety, compliance, and high standards.

You will also support improvement projects, assist with planning and procurement, and help train new maintenance colleagues. A DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance or a trade-related environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures, including COSHH.
• Practical skills across maintenance disciplines: plumbing, carpentry, decorating and electrical.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must pass DBS disclosure.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing maintenance support across multiple care homes as required.
• Completing routine safety and compliance inspections, including checks on fire safety, water systems, emergency lighting, equipment, and other essential services.
• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance, including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating and building work.
• Training and supporting new maintenance colleagues in statutory checks and maintenance procedures.
• Communicating with Estates Managers regarding completed works, compliance requirements, and site updates.
• Assisting with refurbishment and improvement projects, including planning, risk assessments, and material procurement.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety across all work activities.
• Managing company vehicle responsibilities, including basic upkeep and expense reporting.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & safety

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Carpentry basics

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Maintenance Support Operative to provide essential maintenance cover across our care homes in the central region. The role is mobile, working across multiple sites to perform maintenance tasks, inspections, and minor repairs while ensuring safety, compliance, and high standards.

You will also support improvement projects, assist with planning and procurement, and help train new maintenance colleagues. A DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.