Posted 30 July 2026Pennine Lodge Care Home

Job details

  • Salary£13.50 per hour
  • RoleMaintenance / Handyperson
  • HoursPart Time
  • LocationCarlisle, Cumbria
  • Job ReferencePEN Carer

Job Summary

Help Keep Our Home Safe, Comfortable and Well-Maintained

Crown Care Group are an established Operator and Developer of Care Homes for the elderly, with a strong reputation for delivering luxurious surroundings, facilities, in purpose built, high quality, design led care homes; and which are CQC highly rated.

Pennine Lodge, is a 70-bed Registered Care Home that provides an excellent standard of residential care for the elderly, including nursing and dementia care as well as shorter term care.

We are looking for a reliable, practical and enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant to join our team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll play a vital part in ensuring our home remains safe, well-maintained and welcoming for our residents, visitors and colleagues.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in your work and has a practical approach to maintenance, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the home, ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and basic DIY tasks throughout the home.
  • Completing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks in line with company policies.
  • Assisting with planned preventative maintenance.
  • Supporting fire safety compliance, including routine checks and assisting with fire drills.
  • Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
  • Decorating and carrying out minor refurbishment work where required.
  • Maintaining the home's gardens and outdoor areas to a high standard.
  • Liaising with external contractors, engineers and suppliers.
  • Reporting maintenance issues promptly and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
  • Responding efficiently to maintenance requests to minimise disruption to residents.

About You

We're looking for someone who is dependable, organised and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

You will have:

  • Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, property maintenance or handyman role.
  • Good practical skills across a wide range of maintenance tasks.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to prioritise work and use your own initiative.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A friendly, patient and respectful approach when working around older people.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience within a care home or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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