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Job Introduction

Regional Maintenance Technician

Location: Across Avante locations - main base will be in a London care home.

Contract Type: Full-time 37 hours

Salary: Up to £28,415

Avante Care & Support is a Registered Charity supporting over 1000 older people at our registered nursing and dementia care homes and home care services across London (and on occasions Kent). We are proud to be a well established not-for-profit organisation, with an experienced and skilled workforce. We are committed to making a positive difference to both individuals and their loved ones through individualised support and guidance.

We are seeking a hands-on and proactive Regional Maintenance Technician to lead and support day-to-day maintenance operations across our residential care homes.

As a Regional Maintenance Technician, you will deliver a wide range of maintenance services, from everyday repairs to property improvement projects. You’ll support on-site technicians, to ensure work quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out basic building repairs (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, lighting) and emergency maintenance
• Support statutory checks and safety systems: fire alarms, water temp monitoring, PAT testing, etc.
• Assist with redecoration, refurbishments, and furniture moves
• Support the home management team with completion of COSHH inventories, various risk assessments, fire drills and related record keeping
• Monitor grounds maintenance standards and contractor performance
• Support internal health and safety compliance and documentation
• Occasionally lead small projects or assist in special maintenance tasks
• Maintain digital records and liaise effectively with home managers and technicians
  
  

Essential

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience in property maintenance and repairs
• Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel as needed
• Competent with IT systems and mobile work apps
  
  

Desirable

• A trade qualification
• Previous experience in care home or school environments
• Familiarity with job costing, grounds maintenance, or supervising others
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• FREE DBS check & uniform
• Flexible working patterns
• Pension contributions
• Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers
• Training & career progression opportunities
• 24/7 access to GP & counselling
• Employee recognition awards
  
  

Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is designated as an essential car user position.

Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in Avante Care & Support.

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