Maintenance Person

Job summary

. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming, and well?maintained environments where residents and staff can thrive.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Maintenance Person to support our 3 care homes across Seaton, Colyton, and Sidmouth. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our buildings, equipment, and grounds remain safe, functional, and comfortable. This is a hands?on, varied role where no two days are the same — from simple repairs to larger refurbishment projects.

 Key Responsibilities

•   Carry out routine general building maintenance repairs including painting and decorating, electrical and plumbing.

•   Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently and safely.

•   Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

•   Keep accurate records of maintenance work and completed tasks.

•   Assist with installation of new equipment, fixtures, and upgrades.

•   Prioritise and respond to maintenance requests promptly.

•   Support emergency repairs and out?of?hours call?outs on a shared rota (including some evenings and weekends).

•   Ensure all work meets regulatory and safety requirements.

Skills & Experience

•   Proven experience in maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, repairs, or similar roles.

•   Strong problem?solving skills and excellent attention to detail.

•   Confident communicator with a friendly, customer?focused approach.

•   Ability to work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.

•   Relevant trade qualifications or certifications (desirable but not essential).

•   Good all?round DIY skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.

•   Knowledge of health and safety regulations (essential).

•   Experience in a care home or similar environment (advantageous).

Additional Information

This role involves working across 3 care homes, so a full manual driving licence and access to transport are important. You’ll be interacting regularly with residents, staff, and visitors, so a warm and approachable manner is key. Out?of?hours /on?call duties are shared across the maintenance team.