Retirement Village Facilities Technician – Maintenance & Safety

ExtraCare Retail Limited; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust in Lark Hill Village is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support day-to-day maintenance and safe operation of the village.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and general fault-finding across building services. The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, with a strong emphasis on safety and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services maintenance or a multi-dwelling estate is desirable.
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across the village.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and safety-critical tests.
• Prioritise repair requests and deliver quality workmanship within targets.
• Support management of void properties and water safety checks.
• Work with contractors to ensure safe practices and compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records and raise purchase orders.
• Assist with staff induction and safety training.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify hazards and maintain a clean environment.
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in their absence.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Health & safety

Risk assessments

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

ExtraCare Charitable Trust in Lark Hill Village is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support day-to-day maintenance and safe operation of the village.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and general fault-finding across building services. The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, with a strong emphasis on safety and resident wellbeing.