Mobile Maintenance Technician — Care Home Sites

Care Dorset Limited; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operative to join our Property team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across multiple trades, travel between sites, and ensure safe, well-maintained environments for the people we support.

Ideal candidates will have full UK driving licence, multi-trade skills, and a solid understanding of compliance and health & safety. A positive, proactive approach and strong time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a care home or similar environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• General multi-trade skills.
• Have a good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, “can do” attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
• A proactive, reliable approach with a strong eye for detail.
• Flexibility and confidence to take on varied tasks across multiple trades.
• Excellent time management

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks including general plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and ad-hoc repairs.
• Completing fire door inspections, legionella and compliance checks to ensure our services meet legal standards.
• Using our repairs management system to log, update and complete maintenance tasks.
• Managing your workload independently and ensuring work is completed within agreed SLAs.
• Ensuring van stock, materials and equipment are well-managed and cost-effective.
• Travelling between services and liaising with managers and property team to ensure repairs are carried out in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Managing your workload independently while collaborating with the wider team.
• Maintaining professionalism and attention to detail on every job.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

General multi-trade skills

Health & Safety awareness

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operative to join our Property team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across multiple trades, travel between sites, and ensure safe, well-maintained environments for the people we support.

Ideal candidates will have full UK driving licence, multi-trade skills, and a solid understanding of compliance and health & safety. A positive, proactive approach and strong time management are essential.