Senior Maintenance Officer

Amicacare; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Competitive pension

EAP

Friendly workplace

Early wage access

Cycle to work

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Amica Care in Dorchester is seeking a Senior Maintenance Officer to manage the upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment across our care home sites.

You will lead safety checks, coordinate repairs with the Home Manager, Facilities Manager and external contractors, and ensure the safety and comfort of residents and staff.

A Diploma in a relevant trade and practical maintenance experience are essential. We offer learning opportunities, a competitive pension, cycle to work and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant trade or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of general property maintenance and repair.
• Practical experience in painting, electrical, plumbing, drywall repair.
• Clear understanding of health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds and equipment ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Coordinate repairs and daily tasks with Home/Facilities Managers and contractors.
• Provide technical support and guidance to staff and 3rd parties.
• Respond to out-of-hours emergencies as needed.
• Carry out asset condition inspections and document results.
• Communicate progress and issues with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Diploma in trade

Property maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

COSHH

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team player

Driving licence

Education

Diploma in a relevant trade

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amica Care offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are looking for a Senior Maintenance Officer to join the team for 40 hours per week.

Day to Day duties include:

• You will be responsible for the upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment and should work in conjunction with the Home Manager/Independent Living Manager and Facilities Manager for the benefit, safety, security and well-being of the residents and colleagues.
• Responsible for quality control, safety checks and support of the reactive repairs, services, annual servicing, maintenance and stock improvement works of the home / service.
• Co-ordinate repairs, daily tasks, long terms actions by delegating duties to yourself and the maintenance officer ensuring this meets management's expectations.
• Provide technical support to co-workers, such as giving guidance to staff, contractors and other 3rd parties in terms of protocols, procedures and site histories.
• Respond to Out of Hours Emergency queries as necessary.
• Contribute to the organisations Asset Management Strategy by carrying out stock condition inspections.
• Through traditional and modern techniques communicate with contractors, residents and co-workers on progress and issues relating to reactive repairs, maintenance and stock improvement works.
• Carry out any other duties to meet the needs of the business.
• Undertake periodic inspections and record results in relation to fixtures and equipment, electrical equipment, call bells, fire doors, fire bells, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, mixing valves, water temperatures, etc. within the site.
• Any other duties required for one-off projects as may be required by the Home Manager, Facilities Manager or Operations Manager.

Requirements:

• A Diploma in a relevant trade or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of general property maintenance and repair.
• Practical experience – painting, electrical, plumbing, drywall repair.
• Sound verbal and written skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team Player.
• Organisation, time keeping and able to prioritise.
• Self-motivated.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Clear understanding of all relevant legislation.
• Health & Safety in the workplace, including COSHH.
• Clear understanding of the variables of the role.
• Work within and in line with the Amica Staff Values.
• Flexible approach to working hours and assisting at other work sites as required.
• Act in ways that support and promotes equality and diversity.
• Have a full driving license and Car (desirable)
• To have worked in a Social Care environment with vulnerable people (desirable).

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• A competitive pension.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as wellbeing support, counselling and legal advice.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Early wage access scheme.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• A refer a friend bonus.

Applications for this vacancy close on 1st November 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date and therefore encourage early applications.

Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.