Handyman jobs in Christchurch

Company Overview

Avon Lee Lodge Care Home is a family-run residential care home in Christchurch, focused on personalised care in a homely setting. The team values responsive support and quality of care.

About the Role

Avon Lee Lodge is seeking a reliable, practical and proactive Maintenance & Compliance Operative to support the upkeep of our residential care home.

This role combines routine maintenance, compliance checks, decorating touch-ups and reactive repairs to help ensure the home remains safe, comfortable and well-presented for our residents, visitors and staff.

The position offers flexible ongoing work, with regular planned maintenance duties each month together with additional ad hoc hours as maintenance issues arise.

Planned Maintenance & Compliance Tasks

• Carry out monthly window restrictor safety checks.
• Test and record hot and cold water temperatures.
• Clean extractor fans as scheduled.
• Clean tumble dryer vents.
• Replace internal and external light bulbs and fittings.
• Conduct routine environmental and maintenance inspections.
• Assist with fire safety and health & safety checks.
• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation accurately.
• Identify and report hazards, defects and maintenance concerns.
• Assist management in maintaining compliance-related maintenance schedules.

Reactive Maintenance & Repairs

• Repair or replace toilet seats and toilet flush mechanisms.
• Repair or replace door handles, locks and catches.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs.
• Assemble, dismantle and rebuild equipment and furniture.
• Complete minor carpentry and decorating repairs.
• Repair damage to walls and ceilings.
• Undertake painting and making-good works.
• Replace signage, fixtures and fittings as required.
• Respond to general maintenance issues throughout the home.

General Site Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and professional working environment.
• Liaise with management regarding maintenance priorities.
• Monitor external areas and identify maintenance requirements.
• Support contractors attending the home where required.
• Work in a manner that respects the privacy, dignity and wellbeing of residents.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a maintenance, caretaker, handyman, facilities or property maintenance role.
• Good practical skills in basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and general repairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using a smartphone, tablet or computer.
• Reliable, trustworthy and organised.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Tools & Transport

• Applicants must provide and maintain their own hand tools suitable for general maintenance duties.
• Own transport essential.

Training Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory online training, including:

• Legionella Awareness

Further training will be provided where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

This role would suit an experienced handyman, caretaker, maintenance operative, facilities assistant or semi-retired tradesperson looking for flexible ongoing work.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical and hands-on.
• Dependable and takes pride in their work.
• Safety-conscious.
• Comfortable working in a care environment.
• Able to respond flexibly to ad hoc maintenance needs.
• Happy to undertake both routine compliance checks and reactive repairs.

To Apply

Please send your CV together with a brief summary of your maintenance experience.

Flexible hours • Ongoing work • Friendly care home environment • Variety of practical maintenance tasks

Pay: £18.00-£22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Christchurch BH23 7JU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person