Casual Maintenance Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a casual Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team at Lister House care home in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Help us provide and maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. In this hands-on role, you’ll take pride in maintaining our building and grounds to the highest standards.

This is a casual Maintenance Assistant position, offering flexible hours to suit both your availability and the needs of the care home.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK . We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs. Perform minor building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and decorating tasks.
• Conduct safety and compliance checks. Complete regular inspections and testing of fire safety systems, water management. Maintain accurate records and escalate hazards and health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain grounds and gardens i.e. mowing, pruning, planting, clearing debris to keep outdoor areas safe and presentable.
• Undertake risk assessments for events to ensure safe access across the site.

A building trade qualification and experience of carrying out maintenance duties in a care home or similar environment would be an advantage.

You must  have a full clean driving licence and hold a D1/PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle). An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme subject to eligibility
• Statutory holiday allowance
• Uniform will be provided (where applicable).
• Free DBS check

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.