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Job Description – Maintenance Person (Care Home)

Job Title: Maintenance Person / Care Home Maintenance Operative
Location: Stable Steps Care Centre 47 adswood Ln West Stockport Sk3 8HZ
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced, reliable, and proactive Maintenance Person to join our care home team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the care home, its facilities, equipment, and surrounding areas are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Previous maintenance experience within a care home or nursing home setting is essential. Applicants without relevant care home experience will not be considered.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout the care home.
• Conduct regular inspections of the building, facilities, and equipment to identify maintenance issues and potential safety hazards.
• Undertake basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repair work within the limits of competence and qualifications.
• Perform painting, decorating, and refurbishment tasks to maintain the appearance and condition of the home.
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, windows, furniture, fixtures, and fittings.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from management and care staff.
• Carry out routine checks of water systems, lighting, heating, and other building facilities.
• Assist with fire safety checks, emergency lighting inspections, and other routine health and safety checks, where appropriately trained.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and completed tasks.
• Identify and report any defects, hazards, or issues requiring specialist contractors.
• Liaise with external contractors and support planned maintenance work when required.
• Ensure tools, materials, and maintenance equipment are stored safely and securely.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and hazard-free working environment.
• Work respectfully around residents, ensuring minimal disruption to their daily routines.
• Support the management team in maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety requirements and care home standards.

Essential Experience and Requirements

• Previous maintenance experience in a care home or nursing home is mandatory.
• Proven experience in general building maintenance and repairs.
• Good practical knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical maintenance, and carpentry.
• Experience in painting, decorating, and general property upkeep.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures within a care environment.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads, and prioritise urgent maintenance tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and report concerns appropriately.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with care home maintenance documentation and compliance checks.
• Knowledge of fire safety procedures, water hygiene, and legionella prevention.
• Relevant maintenance, trade, or health and safety qualifications.
• Experience coordinating external maintenance contractors.
• Familiarity with CQC expectations relating to safe premises and equipment.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a professional and respectful approach when working around vulnerable adults and comply with the care home's safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality, and health and safety policies.

An appropriate DBS check may be required, depending on the duties and eligibility of the role.

This job description is not exhaustive. The employee may be required to undertake additional reasonable duties to support the safe and efficient operation of the care home.

Important: Previous maintenance experience in a care home setting is an essential requirement for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (required)
• Care home: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person