Care Home Maintenance Officer

Care Home Maintenance Officer

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Maintenance Officer to ensure our care home remains safe, comfortable and well maintained for our residents, staff and visitors.

Main Responsibilities

• Complete general repairs, including basic joinery, plumbing, decorating and minor electrical work.
• Carry out routine checks of fire doors, emergency lighting, water temperatures, equipment and the building’s safety systems.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, maintenance logs and inspection documents.
• Identify defects and ensure repairs are completed promptly.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance.
• Maintain bedrooms, communal areas, gardens and external grounds.
• Support room refurbishment and preparation.
• Manage maintenance supplies, tools and stock.
• Respond appropriately to urgent maintenance issues.
• Follow health and safety, infection-control and fire-safety procedures.
• Work respectfully around residents and minimise disruption to their daily lives.

About You

You should have:

• Previous maintenance or facilities experience, preferably in a care home, healthcare or similar environment.
• Practical skills in joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating.
• Good knowledge of health and safety and fire-safety requirements.
• The ability to maintain clear and accurate compliance records.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A friendly, respectful and patient manner when working around older people.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise urgent tasks.

Relevant trade qualifications and experience of Legionella monitoring, fire-safety checks or portable appliance testing would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a PVG check and provide satisfactory references.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Workplace pension.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents’ comfort and safety.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief summary of your maintenance experience to [email address] or contact [telephone number].

[Care Home Name] is committed to safeguarding residents and is an equal-opportunities employer.